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ivories Synonyms
Another word for ivories
Choosing another word for ivories depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The white keys of a piano or similar keyboard instrument, historically made with a thin veneer of elephant ivory (informal, often in the phrase 'tickle the ivories').
Usage Example
"The jazz pianist sat down at the grand piano and began to tickle the piano keys with effortless grace."
Strong
piano keys
• noun (Context 2)
A person's teeth (dated slang).
Usage Example
"He flashed a wide grin that showed off a gleaming row of white teeth."
Strongest
teeth
Strong
pearly whites
choppers
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ivories. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ivories