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alter

[awl-ter] / ˈɔl tər /




Usage

What is another way to say alter? To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one). To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. 

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“I didn’t know that it was anything that would bypass any sort of verification,” said Alter, 43 years old, who splits his time between New York state and Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Since his firing, Alter has sued his former employer.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Rosé's APT was one of the defining hits of late 2024, while Lisa's barnstorming Alter Ego album coincides with her role in the latest series of White Lotus.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Originally from Beaumont, Texas, Alter first got into background acting to learn her way around L.A. and meet people.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

“I’m afraid Alter already has a commitment tonight,” a teasing voice said from behind us.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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