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onyx Synonyms

Another word for onyx

Choosing another word for onyx depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A semiprecious variety of chalcedony quartz having parallel bands of alternating colors, especially black and white, commonly used in jewelry and carved cameos.

Usage Example

"The antique ring featured a polished piece of black sardonyx set in sterling silver."

Strong
sardonyx
chalcedony

• noun (Context 2)

A deep, lustrous black color like that of black onyx.

Usage Example

"The interior designer paired warm brass fixtures with tiles of deep jet."

Strongest
jet
ebony
sable
Strong
pitch

• adjective (Context 3)

Of a deep, glossy black color resembling black onyx.

Usage Example

"The stallion had a sleek ebony coat that gleamed in the morning sun."

Strongest
ebony
jet-black
sable
pitch-black
coal-black
Strong
raven
inky

Opposites of onyx

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

white
alabaster
snowy
ivory
See all opposites of onyx

• Nearby Words

onto
onus
onward
onyx
oodles
oof
ooh

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