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manila Synonyms

Another word for manila

Choosing another word for manila 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)

A strong, durable, light yellowish-brown paper originally made from manila hemp, now often made from unbleached wood pulp.

Usage Example

"The teacher handed out sheets of heavy manila paper for the students to use in their art projects."

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manila paper

• adjective (Context 2)

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."

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buff
Strong
beige
tan
ecru
Weak
cream

• noun (Context 3)

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 manila hemp to withstand the harsh marine environment."

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manila hemp
abaca

• Nearby Words

manifestly
manifesto
manifold
manila
manioc
manipulable
manipulatable

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