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firstfruits Synonyms

Another word for firstfruits

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

The earliest agricultural crops or produce of a season, traditionally offered to a deity or religious institution as a gesture of thanksgiving.

Usage Example

"In ancient agricultural societies, farmers brought the primitiae of their barley and wheat harvests to the temple altar."

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primitiae
Weak
offering
tithe

• noun (Context 2)

The initial positive results, rewards, or products of an endeavor, project, or period of work.

Usage Example

"The newly published monograph represents the proceeds of a decade-long archaeological excavation."

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proceeds
returns
Weak
winnings

• noun (Context 3)

In feudal and ecclesiastical history, a payment consisting of the first year's whole profits of a spiritual benefice or temporal estate, formerly paid by a new holder to the Pope or monarch.

Usage Example

"Under the Tudor reforms, the collection of ecclesiastical annates and tenths was transferred from the papacy to the English Crown."

Strongest
annates
Weak
tribute

Opposites of firstfruits

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

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