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item Synonyms
Another word for item
Choosing another word for item depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set.
Usage Example
"She carefully checked off each article on her grocery list before leaving the store."
Strongest
article
entry
Strong
thing
unit
piece
object
element
component
detail
particular
• noun (Context 2)
A distinct piece of news or information, often published in a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast.
Usage Example
"The evening news featured a short report about the upcoming local elections."
Strongest
report
article
Strong
story
piece
bulletin
dispatch
account
feature
notice
• noun (Context 3)
A couple involved in a romantic relationship, especially one that is widely known or discussed.
Usage Example
"I didn't realize that Sarah and Mark had become an couple."
Strongest
couple
Strong
pair
twosome
Opposites of item
The opposite of item shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
whole
total
aggregate
entirety
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Item. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/item