alive

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.

Detroit is technically still alive and playing with urgency after a loss that had to bruise morale.

From Los Angeles Times

“She sang because she wanted to feel alive, and she wanted to feel free, and she wanted to feel connected to her faith — and that already just liberates the performer.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I want everyone alive to have free, clean water, food, healthcare, education, shelter/housing, and have more time to pursue passions and hobbies. Is that really so radical??”

From Los Angeles Times

When Max looked like her end was nigh, hearing Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush tethered her to reality, keeping her alive.

From BBC

A woman from the Borders says she is lucky to be alive after being rescued when she was crushed by cows in the Highlands.

From BBC