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alphabet

[al-fuh-bet, -bit] / ˈæl fəˌbɛt, -bɪt /
NOUN
letters of a writing system
Synonyms
STRONG
ABCs characters elements fundamentals hieroglyphs ideograph morphemes phonemes pictograph rune signs syllabary symbols
WEAK
graphic representation

Example Sentences

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When other kids learned the alphabet, he didn’t pay attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The American presidency is an alphabet soup of acronyms.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

"You can start playing around with the much larger code. It's like adding one more letter to the alphabet."

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The slide presentation Monday featured at least one use of new tech: an AI-generated image of alphabet soup, created by the firm’s treasurer, showing the many acronyms to describe complex liquidity regulations.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Jonah got eight more squeezes before Mr. Hodge reached the middle of the alphabet.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.