1
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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4
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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1
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
Barry Levitt, Time, 5 June 2025
The experience is less about validating a decision and more about sparking inspiration - all right from the convenience of your lock screen.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The good-looking, multi-million-dollar race car drivers are all right there—close enough to touch—too.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The airline did not provide information on the dog’s condition, but the pilot told passengers the pet would be all right, KTLA reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
So Far Romance is put on the back burner
Felix Mallard as Marcus Baker, Antonia Gentry as Ginny Miller Courtesy of Netflix
Meanwhile, the kids in Ginny & Georgia are not all right.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 June 2025
The experience is less about validating a decision and more about sparking inspiration - all right from the convenience of your lock screen.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The good-looking, multi-million-dollar race car drivers are all right there—close enough to touch—too.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The airline did not provide information on the dog’s condition, but the pilot told passengers the pet would be all right, KTLA reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all right
Adjective
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The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 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 color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Managers are the ethical gatekeepers responsible for monitoring outputs and ensuring alignment with company values.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Those cases are among dozens of complaints of ethical misconduct that have been effectively dismissed over the past two years as the Missouri Ethics Commission remains hobbled by vacancies.—
Kacen Bayless
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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Of the 83 senators submitting votes at the June meeting, 58% voted yes, 35% voted no and 7% abstained, according to The Denver Clarion, DU’s student newspaper.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Clearly, the answer is yes, given how audiences have flocked to similar adaptations.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Few modern conflicts have certainly sparked as much global outrage, division, and scrutiny as the war in Gaza — not just because of the war’s scale, but for the staggering human toll on civilians.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There is certainly no mention of Audrey, a quiet yet quick-witted Black woman who lasted one year as an assistant before moving on to get her teaching degree.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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“All right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20right. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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