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Alex

American  
[al-iks] / ˈæl ɪks /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Alexander, Alexandra.


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Alex Papadopoulos, president of Egea SRI, says renewable energy has become profitable and globally mainstream in the past three years.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Gasly was seventh ahead of the Williams of Alex Albon and Esteban Ocon's Haas.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

And in the eighth, the right-handed hitting Rojas pinch-hit for Alex Freeland against Diamondbacks left-hander Brandyn Garcia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Alex Janin covers personal health and wellness for The Wall Street Journal, where she has been a reporter since 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Alex sits at the table across from me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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