alpha
noun
the first letter of the Greek alphabet (A, α).
alphas
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pluralof alpha.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The table below lists the four S&P 1,500 sub-industry indexes with trailing two-year alphas of at least 100 percentage points, along with the two largest-cap stocks within each.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
He and coach Brendon McCullum are two alphas in the England dressing room, possibly leaving little room for the growth of other characters.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
In recent months, the alphas have emerged as TikTok’s newest supervillain, a designation that has followed them into mainstream media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
Dr. Phil, however, offered a different perspective, claiming both Swift and Kelce are alphas and pointed to their individual successes.
From Salon ● Feb. 29, 2024
We fired alphas, gammas, betas, the works, in wide dispersion, concentrated beam and just plain exposure.
From Make Mine Homogenized by Kelly Freas
