I read about almond paste containing carcinogens.
Source: tatoeba (485094)
Almond
/ˈɑː.mənd/
Synonyms for "almond" (43 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (13)
Noun(5 words)
Related words (21)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: prunus dulcis, almond derivative, almond paste, almond product, almond seed.
- Sentence evidence is available for almond, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "almond".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "almond"
Keep "almond" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "almond" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "almond", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "almond" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
17 entriesalmond beigealmond butteralmond flouralmond oilalmond pastealmond taupealmond-beigealmond-shaped leafalmond-shaped petalalmond-shaped seedalmond-tanbitter almonddwarf almondmarcona almondmarzipansweet almond
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
10 entriesalmond butteralmond coloralmond extractalmond flouralmond milkalmond oilalmond-shapedbitter almondsroasted almondssweet almonds
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
11 translations across 11 languages.
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
1 entries- ܫܓ݂ܘܿܕ݂ܵܐ noun (colour)
Catalan
1 entries- ametlla noun (colour)
Finnish
1 entries- mantelinvalkoinen noun (colour)
German
1 entries- Mandelfarbe noun (colour)
Irish
1 entries- dath na halmóinne noun (colour)
Malay
1 entries- badam noun (colour)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- mandelfarge noun (colour)
Norwegian Nynorsk
1 entries- mandelfarge noun (colour)
Portuguese
1 entries- amêndoa noun (colour)
Sicilian
1 entries- mènnula noun (colour)
Zazaki
1 entries- vamrek noun (colour)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
I sure wouldn't mind a sip of some fine almond liqueur right now.
Source: tatoeba (2000283)
The almond trees are in bloom.
Source: tatoeba (2267949)
There are many alternatives to cow milk, such as goat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, hemp milk and rice milk.
Source: tatoeba (2794037)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "almond"?
Closest matches include prunus dulcis, almond derivative, almond paste, almond product, almond seed.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "almond"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.