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as in okay
being to one's liking
it's all right with me if you wear jeans to the party
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2
as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
as soon as we heard the rescue helicopter, we knew we were all right
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3
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
it wasn't a great meal, but it was all right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
he's an all right guy, so if he says that's the way it happened, I believe him
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
if everything goes all right, I should be back in a day or two
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2
as in yes
used to express agreement
all right, I'll try one tiny bite of octopus
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3
as in definitely
without any question
he was there all right—I saw him sitting in the back row
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Recent Examples of all right
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Amina called her husband to check if everything was all right.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The agency got change, all right, but not at all the kind that the aid community had been requesting.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
BetMGM has the Blue Devils as a +200 favorite to win it all right now.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Listen to this article Booth be told? Calvin’s kids were all right.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
Amina called her husband to check if everything was all right.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
The agency got change, all right, but not at all the kind that the aid community had been requesting.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
BetMGM has the Blue Devils as a +200 favorite to win it all right now.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The comparison with Lexus is honorable but not accurate.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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We were honored because our parents were honorable.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
Adverb
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The smoot framerate, excellent resolution, variety of play styles, amount of content, and new game modes definitely place this in the top tier of third-party games available.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That’s definitely on that same river of where those players are coming from.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The woman's family later filed a lawsuit against Willet and his organization, questioning the circumstances surrounding her death and the legal and ethical oversight — or lack thereof — in her use of the pod, per the outlets.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Skills like empathy, cultural understanding and ethical decision-making can’t be replicated by algorithms.—
Braden Yuill,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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In many cases, yes: more research means more data to use to inform vaccine policy.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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When asked about who voted yes during the town hall to approve Ellie’s idea for a group of people to go after Abby, Luna said that Tommy and Maria likely voted yes, with an unknown third person joining their camp.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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And certainly, the situation is certainly evolving, one way or another.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Their roster could certainly use a 6-foot-7 slasher who defends every position, pounds the glass, flies around with force and impacts the game without ever needing a play design.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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