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sans Synonyms
Another word for sans
Choosing another word for sans depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• preposition (Context 1)
Without; in the absence of.
Usage Example
"He arrived at the formal gala without tie, looking noticeably more relaxed than the other guests."
Strongest
without
lacking
Strong
minus
barring
• noun (Context 2)
A sans-serif typeface or font, characterized by letters that lack decorative projecting strokes at the ends of the main lines.
Usage Example
"The graphic designer chose a clean geometric sans-serif for the website headings to improve readability on mobile screens."
Strongest
sans-serif
Opposites of sans
The opposite of sans shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
with
serif
including
plus
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sans. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sans