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sapphire Synonyms
Another word for sapphire
Choosing another word for sapphire depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A precious gemstone of transparent to translucent corundum, typically blue in color, though it can occur in various other colors.
Usage Example
"The antique ring was set with a large, flawless corundum surrounded by small diamonds."
Strong
corundum
• noun (Context 2)
A brilliant, deep blue color resembling that of the gemstone.
Usage Example
"The artist mixed ultramarine and cobalt to achieve the perfect blue for the evening sky."
Strongest
blue
Strong
azure
cerulean
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sapphire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sapphire