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paragraph Synonyms
Another word for paragraph
Choosing another word for paragraph depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.
Usage Example
"Please revise the introductory passage so that your main thesis is immediately clear to the reader."
Strong
passage
section
subsection
Weak
clause
• noun (Context 2)
A typographical symbol (¶), also called a pilcrow, used in printing and editing to mark the beginning of a new section of text.
Usage Example
"The proofreader drew a pilcrow in the margin to show where the long block of text should be split."
Strongest
pilcrow
• verb (Context 3)
To divide or arrange a piece of writing into distinct paragraphs.
Usage Example
"The editor carefully paragraphed the continuous transcript to make the interview easier to read."
Strong
subdivide
Weak
section
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paragraph. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paragraph