1
as in breathing
having or showing life
we were relieved to find that the little bird was still alive after crashing into the plate glass window
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was alive with holiday shoppers
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3
as in operating
being in effective operation
kept the cause of peace alive despite severe setbacks in relations between the two nations
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4
as in existing
having being at the present time
describes her boyfriend as the sweetest guy alive
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
alive to the need for major improvements in the school system
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Recent Examples of alive
When Barbara nervously asks if all of their grandmothers are dead, Ava assures her that one of her grandmothers is still alive.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Dani said that hostages released in November 2023 had told him that his brother was alive.
—Tovah Lazaroff, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
When Walter started writing, my mother was still alive.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Another 14 hostages are supposed to be released in the next two weeks as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal, six of them are alive.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Dani said that hostages released in November 2023 had told him that his brother was alive.
—Tovah Lazaroff, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
When Walter started writing, my mother was still alive.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Another 14 hostages are supposed to be released in the next two weeks as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal, six of them are alive.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alive
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Many homeowners are aware of the electrical box but might not understand what the numerous switches do and might feel intimidated by the idea of working with electricity.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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While most individuals are obviously aware of cyber attacks and their consequences, consistent preparation, and resilience-building are the keys to long-term success.—
James Hadley,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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With so many singers, recording studios, and live music venues, Nashville has earned its reputation as Music City.—
Pam Windsor,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The event series will run from 7 PM – 2AM on March 10th and 11:30 AM – 2 AM on March 11th and will feature live performances, interactive art installations, a music and social impact summit with panels and community gatherings, including complimentary brunch and happy hour.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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Held at the Shrine Auditorium, and given how many entertainment industry power players called Beverly Hills home, local traffic was a bit busier than the average Monday night.—
Scott Huver,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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On the music side, Lil Boat hasn’t been too busy yet in 2025.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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The challenge is that hybrid work models, regardless of how many in-office or remote days, introduce operational complexity while delivering the work-life balance employees value.—
Keith Yandell,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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People's Liberation Army Navy CNS Liaoning: Qingdao, Shandong The Liaoning, China's first operational aircraft carrier, was spotted at its home port in Qingdao in China's Shandong province on Thursday, according to satellite imagery.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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At a time when viewers can pick and choose content at a whim, sports remains one of the few formats extant that can draw the large simultaneous audiences that advertisers crave.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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Remaining wild populations are few and far between, often constrained to remote patches of high-elevation forest; other species only remain extant because of captive rearing programs managed by the Hawaii Snail Extinction Prevention Program.—
Maddie Bender,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
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Complex regulatory frameworks and inconsistent enforcement in some regions, such as certain U.S. states with conflicting federal laws, highlighted the need for clear, standardized guidelines to support a thriving legal market.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing into a thriving creative hub for the film industry, capturing the attention of local and international productions.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alive. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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