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alabaster Synonyms

Another word for alabaster

Choosing another word for alabaster depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling alabaster in being very smooth, pale, and translucent white.

Usage Example

"The portrait highlighted the subject's alabastrine complexion against a dark velvet background."

Strongest
alabastrine
Strong
porcelain
ivory
pearly
milky
fair
pale

• noun (Context 2)

A very pale, smooth, slightly translucent white color.

Usage Example

"She painted the gallery walls a soft ivory to complement the natural light."

Strong
ivory
pearl
cream

Opposites of alabaster

The opposite of alabaster shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sable
onyx
ebony
swarthy
ruddy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Alabaster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/alabaster
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