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Alyson

American  
[al-uh-suhn] / ˈæl ə sən /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Alice.


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Lichtenberg’s job is the brainchild of Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer Alyson Shontell, who joined Fortune in 2021 from Business Insider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Alyson Hannigan, who portrayed Willow, shared: “My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers … I love you.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Alyson Hannigan, David Boreanaz and James Marsters also penned emotional tributes to their longtime colleague who starred in several seasons of the prime-time cult classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

Alyson Lee, 66, of Park Grove, Derby, and Diane Bligh, 77, of Langham Place, Frome, were bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 11 and 12 February respectively.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

Alyson Lee, 66, a retired teaching assistant from Derby, and Di Bligh, a 77-year-old former chief executive of Reading Council, from Rode, were involved in the action, JSO said.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025