Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Alexis

American  
[uh-lek-sis] / əˈlɛk sɪs /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Greek word meaning “helper.”


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.

See Examples For:

Alexis said, "It is clearly important to focus on proliferative cancer cells, but we also need to understand this population of quiescent dormant cancer cells. And that's been less studied."

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

She has already begun guiding the next generation under MVP, managing talents like Krista Rosado and Alexis Chaparro.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Alexis Milan waits with his blind 17-year-old son for the sun to disappear behind the horizon of Central Havana, so they can head to the roof.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Alexis Romero, attorney specializing in economic and environmental justice, argues in Slate that these new orders push the boundaries of both U.S. and international law.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

“In the meantime, we are searching the area for Alexis Nichole Blake around the clock. We have every reason to believe that she remains nearby. After all—” General Sharpe seems to look right at me.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training