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horatio alger

 

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Noun horatio alger has 1 sense
  1. Alger, Horatio Alger - United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

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Horatio Alger

Description:

Horatio Alger refers to a popular American author known for his inspirational stories depicting the rise of young protagonists from poverty to success through hard work, determination, and virtuous behavior.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A literary figure or character inspiring hope, perseverance, and hard work towards achieving success.
  2. Adjective: Pertaining to the themes or style similar to Horatio Alger's stories.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The character of Joe in the story is a true Horatio Alger, working his way up from a janitor to the CEO of a big company.
  2. The novel has a Horatio Alger feel to it, with its protagonist overcoming several obstacles on the path to success.

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