Synonym
noun
A word that means the same, or very nearly the same, as another word in the same language.
'Big' is a synonym of 'large'.
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noun
A word that means the same, or very nearly the same, as another word in the same language.
'Big' is a synonym of 'large'.
Often appears as...
- search for synonyms
- provide a synonym
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Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitivity
Some synonyms may change meaning slightly depending on the context, so choose carefully.
While 'quick' is a synonym of 'fast', in the context of 'quick meal', it does not mean exactly the same as 'fast meal'.
Pro Tip 2/3Collocation Awareness
Synonyms may not always fit in the same phrase or context as their counterparts; be aware of collocations.
You can say 'make a decision', but not 'make a choice'; although 'decision' is a synonym for 'choice'.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Meaning
Synonyms can convey slightly different feelings or degrees of intensity.
'Furious' is a synonym for 'angry' but indicates a higher level of anger.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitivity
Some synonyms may change meaning slightly depending on the context, so choose carefully.
While 'quick' is a synonym of 'fast', in the context of 'quick meal', it does not mean exactly the same as 'fast meal'.
Pro Tip 2/3Collocation Awareness
Synonyms may not always fit in the same phrase or context as their counterparts; be aware of collocations.
You can say 'make a decision', but not 'make a choice'; although 'decision' is a synonym for 'choice'.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Meaning
Synonyms can convey slightly different feelings or degrees of intensity.
'Furious' is a synonym for 'angry' but indicates a higher level of anger.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitivity
Some synonyms may change meaning slightly depending on the context, so choose carefully.
While 'quick' is a synonym of 'fast', in the context of 'quick meal', it does not mean exactly the same as 'fast meal'.
Pro Tip 2/3Collocation Awareness
Synonyms may not always fit in the same phrase or context as their counterparts; be aware of collocations.
You can say 'make a decision', but not 'make a choice'; although 'decision' is a synonym for 'choice'.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Meaning
Synonyms can convey slightly different feelings or degrees of intensity.
'Furious' is a synonym for 'angry' but indicates a higher level of anger.
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The punishable perils of...
in which plagiarists create fake authors, book titles, page numbers, or other information in order to cover up plagiarism. And the old synonym switcheroo in which plagiarists utilize a thesaurus as their main weapon. By substituting a synonym for nearly every word in the document and leaving the sentence structure
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What “Machiavellian”...
as a synonym for manipulative villainy. At first glance, The Prince’s reputation as a manual for tyranny seems well-deserved. Throughout, Machiavelli appears entirely unconcerned with morality, except insofar as it’s helpful or harmful to maintaining power.
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Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
word dinosaur is a synonym for you know failed uh creatures right you know failures of evolution um but of course the truth is dinosaurs are incredibly successful so you know if you call a ceo or politician a dinosaur it should be a compliment it should be
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Vermicomposting: How...
mainly, your leftovers, slightly decomposed table scraps. The worms break down food waste and other organic matter into castings, a fancy synonym for worm poop. Their excrement is absolutely teeming with microbes, which continue the decomposition process,
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Everything you hear on...
there's not really any moment of silence if you listen around you. There's always some sort of noise. Now, since there's no such thing as silence, what do filmmakers and sound designers use? Well, as a synonym, they often use ambiences.
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When is elsewhen? PIPE E...
world operates in terms of global synchronization things happen in real time and the semblance of simultaneity is a defining characteristic of value and it's a synonym to efficiency but as a human being it's not uncommon to feel
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Is civility a sham? PIPE...
Also convenient is the fact that most of today's big civility talkers tend to be quite vague and fuzzy when it comes to what they think civility actually entails. We're told that civility is simply a synonym for respect,
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How the Normans changed...
while commoners continued to speak Anglo-Saxon. Over time, the two merged to give us the English we know today, though the divide between lords and peasants can still be felt in synonym pairs such as cow and beef.
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Safari Live - Day 146 PIPE...
not called guacamole chip and if they have yet to be named and I think we should probably get on to that process fairly soon we should possibly named them after different synonyms for sleep slumber
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What is “normal” and...
Normal is often used as a synonym for “typical,” “expected,” or even “correct.” By that logic, most people should fit the description of normal.
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The punishable perils of...
in which plagiarists create fake authors, book titles, page numbers, or other information in order to cover up plagiarism. And the old synonym switcheroo in which plagiarists utilize a thesaurus as their main weapon. By substituting a synonym for nearly every word in the document and leaving the sentence structure
Video examples
What “Machiavellian”...
as a synonym for manipulative villainy. At first glance, The Prince’s reputation as a manual for tyranny seems well-deserved. Throughout, Machiavelli appears entirely unconcerned with morality, except insofar as it’s helpful or harmful to maintaining power.
Video examples
Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
word dinosaur is a synonym for you know failed uh creatures right you know failures of evolution um but of course the truth is dinosaurs are incredibly successful so you know if you call a ceo or politician a dinosaur it should be a compliment it should be
Video examples
Vermicomposting: How...
mainly, your leftovers, slightly decomposed table scraps. The worms break down food waste and other organic matter into castings, a fancy synonym for worm poop. Their excrement is absolutely teeming with microbes, which continue the decomposition process,
Video examples
Everything you hear on...
there's not really any moment of silence if you listen around you. There's always some sort of noise. Now, since there's no such thing as silence, what do filmmakers and sound designers use? Well, as a synonym, they often use ambiences.
Video examples
When is elsewhen? PIPE E...
world operates in terms of global synchronization things happen in real time and the semblance of simultaneity is a defining characteristic of value and it's a synonym to efficiency but as a human being it's not uncommon to feel
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Is civility a sham? PIPE...
Also convenient is the fact that most of today's big civility talkers tend to be quite vague and fuzzy when it comes to what they think civility actually entails. We're told that civility is simply a synonym for respect,
Video examples
How the Normans changed...
while commoners continued to speak Anglo-Saxon. Over time, the two merged to give us the English we know today, though the divide between lords and peasants can still be felt in synonym pairs such as cow and beef.
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Safari Live - Day 146 PIPE...
not called guacamole chip and if they have yet to be named and I think we should probably get on to that process fairly soon we should possibly named them after different synonyms for sleep slumber
Video examples
What is “normal” and...
Normal is often used as a synonym for “typical,” “expected,” or even “correct.” By that logic, most people should fit the description of normal.
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David Bowie
English Musician
Since the departure of good old-fashioned entertainers the re-emergence of somebody who wants to be an entertainer has unfortunately become a synonym for camp. I don't think I'm camper than any other person who felt at home on stage, and felt more at home on stage than he did offstage.
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Erving Goffman
Canadian Scientist
The term stigma and its synonyms conceal a double perspective: does the stigmatized individual assume his differentness is known about already or is evident on the spot, or does he assume it is neither known about by those present nor immediately perceivable by them?
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Nancy Kress
American Writer
Many novice writers try to avoid using 'said' by substituting synonyms: 'he uttered,' 'she murmured,' 'he questioned.' It's true that any word repeated too often becomes monotonous, but substitutions for 'said' can be worse than its repetition.
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Gary Hamel
American Businessman
In most languages, 'control' is the first synonym for the word 'manage.' Control is about spotting and correcting deviations from pre-defined standards; thus to control, one must first constrain.
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Isaiah Washington
American Actor
I hate the term 'black' because it doesn't bring to life who we are as a people. The term 'black' has more negative synonyms than the term white.
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Gary Bauer
American Public Servant
Obviously, marriage is not a synonym for morality. But stable marriages and families do encourage moral behavior.
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Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
Obsession is a synonym for magic. Magic is a synonym for genius. It's a knack. It's an aptitude.
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Don Willett
American Judge
Folks are astounded that 'judge' isn't a synonym for 'humorless Luddite.
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Philip Guedalla
English Historian
Greatness is so often a courteous synonym for great success.
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Juliette Binoche
French Actress
For me, habit is just a synonym for death.
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David Bowie
English Musician
Since the departure of good old-fashioned entertainers the re-emergence of somebody who wants to be an entertainer has unfortunately become a synonym for camp. I don't think I'm camper than any other person who felt at home on stage, and felt more at home on stage than he did offstage.
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Erving Goffman
Canadian Scientist
The term stigma and its synonyms conceal a double perspective: does the stigmatized individual assume his differentness is known about already or is evident on the spot, or does he assume it is neither known about by those present nor immediately perceivable by them?
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Nancy Kress
American Writer
Many novice writers try to avoid using 'said' by substituting synonyms: 'he uttered,' 'she murmured,' 'he questioned.' It's true that any word repeated too often becomes monotonous, but substitutions for 'said' can be worse than its repetition.
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Gary Hamel
American Businessman
In most languages, 'control' is the first synonym for the word 'manage.' Control is about spotting and correcting deviations from pre-defined standards; thus to control, one must first constrain.
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Isaiah Washington
American Actor
I hate the term 'black' because it doesn't bring to life who we are as a people. The term 'black' has more negative synonyms than the term white.
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Gary Bauer
American Public Servant
Obviously, marriage is not a synonym for morality. But stable marriages and families do encourage moral behavior.
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Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
Obsession is a synonym for magic. Magic is a synonym for genius. It's a knack. It's an aptitude.
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Don Willett
American Judge
Folks are astounded that 'judge' isn't a synonym for 'humorless Luddite.
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Philip Guedalla
English Historian
Greatness is so often a courteous synonym for great success.
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Juliette Binoche
French Actress
For me, habit is just a synonym for death.
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