alphabet soup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of alphabet soup
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The slide presentation Monday featured at least one use of new tech: an AI-generated image of alphabet soup, created by the firm’s treasurer, showing the many acronyms to describe complex liquidity regulations.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
In his current role, Dylan covers an alphabet soup of regulators and law enforcement agencies, from the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
It can be an alphabet soup of certifications under a professional’s name, but some of the more well-known certifications for a financial adviser include the Certified Financial Planner designation and the Chartered Financial Consultant designation.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
Week by week, psychiatrists there said Noah seemed to be making some strides as they adjusted his alphabet soup of medications.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024
SACKCLOTHANDASHES: Yeah, like leaving the letters in the alphabet soup before Mississippi and leading you to the minimall, you mean?
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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