Alison
noun
a first name, form of Alice.
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Alison
American
[al-uh-suhn]
/ ˈæl ə sən /
noun
alison
British
/ ˈælɪsən /
noun
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another name for sweet alyssum
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a rare compact annual, Alyssum alyssoides, having small yellow flowers: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
Etymology
Origin of alison
altered from alyssum
Example Sentences
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Alison Brie, 43, is an actor, producer and writer known for the series “Mad Men” and “GLOW,” the sitcom “Community” and the horror movie “Together.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“This is basic obstetrics,” said Dr. Alison Goulding, a maternal-fetal-medicine specialist in Texas.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Alison Ortega threw a complete game with seven strikeouts in La Mirada’s 5-1 win over La Habra.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Other names linked with the role early on included Holly Willoughby, Alan Carr, Amanda Holden and Alison Hammond, although they have all since reportedly ruled themselves out.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
With her were two others, both women in their early twenties — Alison Gilman and Allison Sherman.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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