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ivory Synonyms

Another word for ivory

Choosing another word for ivory 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 hard, creamy-white substance composing the main part of the tusks of an elephant, walrus, or narwhal.

Usage Example

"The international trade of elephant dentin has been strictly banned to protect the species from poachers."

Strong
dentin
Weak
tusk

• noun (Context 2)

A creamy white color with a slight tinge of yellow.

Usage Example

"The bride chose a classic wedding dress in soft cream rather than stark white."

Strong
cream
alabaster
Weak
pearl

• noun (Context 3)

An object made from this material, especially the keys of a piano or dice (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The jazz pianist sat down at the grand piano and began to tickle the ivories."

Strong
keys

Opposites of ivory

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

ebony
black
See all opposites of ivory

• Nearby Words

itself
ivied
ivories
ivory
ivorylike
ivy
ivy gourd

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