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bookend Synonyms

Another word for bookend

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• noun (Context 1)

One of two things that begin and end a series, period, or event, marking its boundaries.

Usage Example

"His career was marked by two championship victories that served as perfect bookends to a decade of dominance."

Weak
bracket
boundary
frame

• noun (Context 2)

A heavy object placed at the end of a row of books to keep them standing upright, typically used in pairs.

Usage Example

"She bought a pair of heavy brass bookends shaped like owls for her desk."

Weak
support
prop

• verb (Context 3)

To occur or be located at the beginning and end of something, essentially framing it.

Usage Example

"The arts festival is bookended by a grand opening parade and a spectacular fireworks display."

Strong
bracket
flank
Weak
frame
enclose

• Nearby Words

booby
book
bookcase
bookend
booklet
bookmark
boombox

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bookend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bookend
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