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manila Synonyms
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• adjective (Context 1)
Having the light yellowish-brown or buff color typical of unbleached manila paper.
Usage Example
"The office walls were painted a dull buff color that made the room feel slightly dated."
Strongest
buff
Strong
beige
Weak
tan
• noun (Context 2)
A strong fiber derived from the leaves of the abacá plant, native to the Philippines, traditionally used to make ropes, cables, and coarse paper.
Usage Example
"The ship's heavy mooring lines were woven from pure abaca to withstand the harsh marine environment."
Strongest
abaca
Strong
hemp
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Manila. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/manila