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thermals Synonyms

Another word for thermals

Choosing another word for thermals 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)

Insulating undergarments, typically consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and full-length leggings, worn beneath regular clothing to retain body heat in cold weather.

Usage Example

"The hikers packed wool socks and fleece-lined long johns for the freezing temperatures in the mountains."

Strongest
long johns
long underwear

• noun (Context 2)

Upward currents or columns of rising warm air in the lower atmosphere, frequently utilized by soaring birds and glider pilots to gain altitude.

Usage Example

"Eagles and vultures often circle effortlessly within strong updrafts to reach high altitudes without flapping their wings."

Strongest
updrafts
Strong
upcurrents

Opposites of thermals

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

downdrafts
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• Nearby Words

therizinosaurus
thermal
thermally
thermals
thermocouple
thermodynamics
thermometer

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