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snippet Synonyms
Another word for snippet
Choosing another word for snippet depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small piece or brief extract, especially of information, conversation, music, or text.
Usage Example
"While walking past the conference room, I overheard a brief excerpt of their conversation about the upcoming merger."
Strongest
excerpt
extract
Strong
fragment
scrap
clip
snatch
tidbit
• noun (Context 2)
In computing, a small, reusable section of source code, machine code, or text that can be easily inserted into a larger program or document.
Usage Example
"The developer saved the authentication code fragment in her library to reuse in future web projects."
Strong
fragment
Weak
block
• noun (Context 3)
A small physical piece or scrap snipped off from something larger, such as fabric, paper, or ribbon.
Usage Example
"The tailor swept up the colorful snippets of silk and velvet scattered across the workshop floor."
Strongest
clipping
scrap
Strong
shred
remnant
paring
Opposites of snippet
The opposite of snippet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
whole
entirety
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Snippet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/snippet