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cleavage Synonyms
Another word for cleavage
Choosing another word for cleavage depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The hollow or cleft between a woman's breasts, especially as exposed by a low-cut garment.
Usage Example
"The evening gown featured a plunged neckline that revealed a hint of decolletage."
Strong
decolletage
Weak
bosom
• noun (Context 2)
A sharp division, split, or rift, especially in social, political, or ideological spheres.
Usage Example
"Economic inequality has created a deep split between urban and rural voters."
Strongest
split
division
rift
Strong
schism
cleft
fissure
breach
chasm
gulf
fracture
Opposites of cleavage
The opposite of cleavage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unity
union
unification
harmony
accord
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cleavage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cleavage