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ivory Synonyms
Another word for ivory
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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
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ivory varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
black
ebony
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ivory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ivory