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tendril Synonyms

Another word for tendril

Choosing another word for tendril depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A slender, thread-like appendage or modified leaf, stem, or petiole of a climbing plant that coils around a support to anchor the plant as it grows.

Usage Example

"The grapevine wrapped its green tendrils tightly around the wooden trellis."

Strong
shoot
Weak
runner
vine

• noun (Context 2)

Something thin, curling, or wisp-like that resembles a coiling plant shoot, such as a loose lock of hair or a curling wisp of smoke or mist.

Usage Example

"A delicate curl of dark hair escaped from her braided bun and framed her cheek."

Strong
curl
ringlet
wisp
lock
Weak
strand
tress

• Nearby Words

tenderness
tendinitis
tendon
tendril
tenement
tenet
tenfold

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