alliterative
adjective
al·lit·er·a·tive
ə-ˈli-tə-rə-tiv 
-tə-ˌrā-tiv
: of, relating to, or marked by alliteration
alliteratively
adverb
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Vegas has swiftly made a reputation for having the best entertainment experience, in-arena atmosphere and other alliterative buzz phrases.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
If Michael ever considers a career change, Governor Govan has a lot of alliterative appeal.
—Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
These alliterative nicknames describe the position assumed by amateur and seasoned shellers alike: a bent-over posture that’s not ideal for spinal health, but is prime for spotting and scooping up shells along Sanibel’s shoreline.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Singer Reneé Rapp says her mom manifested her fame with her alliterative name.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 May 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
If Michael ever considers a career change, Governor Govan has a lot of alliterative appeal.
—Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
These alliterative nicknames describe the position assumed by amateur and seasoned shellers alike: a bent-over posture that’s not ideal for spinal health, but is prime for spotting and scooping up shells along Sanibel’s shoreline.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Singer Reneé Rapp says her mom manifested her fame with her alliterative name.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 May 2025
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“Alliterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alliterative. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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