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description Synonyms

Another word for description

Choosing another word for description depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.

Usage Example

"The witness gave the detective a detailed account of the getaway car."

Strongest
account
depiction
Strong
portrayal
representation
characterization
explanation
profile
sketch
Weak
report
narrative

• noun (Context 2)

A sort, kind, or class of people or things sharing specified characteristics.

Usage Example

"The festival attracted street performers and artists of every kind."

Strongest
kind
sort
Strong
type
variety
category
class
genre
Weak
nature
character
ilk

• Nearby Words

describable
describe
describer
description
descriptive
descriptively
descriptiveness

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