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 Fure, 68, is petitioning Kingston Council to begin phasing out plastic decorative items, including ornaments, flowers, and windmills, on graves.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
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
Padilla credits her frequent “SNL” co-writers Alison Gates and Kent Sublette for helping her understand the program’s rhythms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“This is basic obstetrics,” said Dr. Alison Goulding, a maternal-fetal-medicine specialist in Texas.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
“Hello, Hazel. I’m Alison, your nurse,” she said.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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