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alpha

[al-fuh] / ˈæl fə /
NOUN
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Gen Z and Gen Alpha aren’t so fatigued by Monkey’s Paw tales because horror’s cyclical nature hasn’t yet completely revamped this trope for a new era.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Having an early savings buffer gives Gen Alpha an advantage when it comes time for major milestones.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

New data show their Gen Alpha children are adopting the same defensive mindset.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Analysts had expected a net loss of 811.9 million yuan on revenue of 13.55 billion yuan, according to a Visible Alpha poll.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The device is so important for social uses; she’s heavily involved in her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, where, for instance, she recently helped write a musical.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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