alpha
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
However, these antibodies have been designed to spot markings - called folate receptor alpha - that appear on the outside of some ovarian cancer cells.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Over $150 billion has flowed into this newer breed of tax-loss harvesting, known as long-short tax-aware, or tax-aware alpha, according to Brent Sullivan, who writes about the industry on his Substack, Tax Alpha Insider.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
An alpha female and male live with relatives who are discouraged—sometimes harshly—from reproducing themselves.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
How Bruce the beakless parrot became an alpha male.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
When he accelerated an alpha particle through the chamber to seed his make-believe clouds, it left a visible trail–like the contrails of a passing airliner.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing alpha
Computer Science and Technology - High School
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Lions of Little Rock
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
