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column Synonyms

Another word for column

Choosing another word for column depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A vertical division of a page or text, or a vertical arrangement of figures or data.

Usage Example

"She added a new field to the spreadsheet to track weekly departmental expenses."

Strong
field

• noun (Context 2)

An upright pillar, typically cylindrical and made of stone or concrete, used as a structural support or standing alone as a monument.

Usage Example

"The ancient Greek temple was supported by rows of massive marble columns."

Strongest
pillar
Strong
post
support
upright
shaft
obelisk
monolith
pier
Weak
pilaster
stanchion

• noun (Context 3)

A recurring article or feature in a newspaper or magazine, usually written by a specific author or focusing on a specific topic.

Usage Example

"He writes a weekly financial feature for a major national newspaper."

Strong
feature
article
piece
editorial
op-ed
commentary
Weak
write-up

Opposites of column

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

row
See all opposites of column

• Nearby Words

columbian
columbine
columbus
column
columnea
columned
columnist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Column. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/column
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