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cobalt Synonyms
Another word for cobalt
Choosing another word for cobalt depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A deep, vivid blue pigment or color made from cobalt salts, widely used in paints, ceramics, and glassmaking.
Usage Example
"She mixed a touch of cobalt blue with white on her palette to paint the clear afternoon sky."
Strongest
cobalt blue
Strong
smalt
sapphire
ultramarine
• adjective (Context 2)
Of a rich, vivid, deep blue color resembling that of cobalt pigment.
Usage Example
"The ceramicist glazed the vase in a striking cobalt blue hue that stood out against the white walls."
Strongest
cobalt blue
Strong
sapphire
ultramarine
azure
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cobalt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cobalt