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blackbird Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A common Eurasian songbird (Turdus merula) of the thrush family, of which the adult male has entirely black plumage and a distinctive yellow bill.
Usage Example
"The garden was filled with the melodious song of a merl perched on the highest branch of the oak tree."
Strongest
merl
Strong
ouzel
Weak
songbird
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various New World birds (family Icteridae) that have predominantly black plumage, such as the red-winged blackbird or the grackle.
Usage Example
"A massive flock of blackbirds descended upon the marsh, their calls echoing loudly across the reeds."
Weak
grackle
cowbird
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blackbird. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blackbird