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sterling Synonyms

Another word for sterling

Choosing another word for sterling depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) excellent, thoroughly reliable, or valuable.

Usage Example

"The committee praised the director for her excellent leadership and unwavering integrity during the crisis."

Strongest
excellent
exemplary
first-rate
Strong
superb
outstanding
splendid
stellar
admirable
impeccable
top-notch

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of silver) meeting a standard of at least 92.5 percent purity, or made of such silver.

Usage Example

"They inherited an antique set of pure flatware from her grandmother."

Strong
pure
genuine
authentic
solid

• noun (Context 3)

Sterling silver (an alloy containing 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper or another metal), or articles made of it.

Usage Example

"She carefully polished the family's heirloom silverware before setting the holiday table."

Strong
silverware

Opposites of sterling

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

inferior
shoddy
mediocre
substandard
poor
worthless
counterfeit
adulterated
See all opposites of sterling

• Nearby Words

sterilizer
sterlet
sterlet sturgeon
sterling
stern
sternly
sternness

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