I paid 2,000 yen for this atlas.
Source: tatoeba (253696)
Atlas
/ˈætləs/
Synonyms for "atlas" (203 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (41)
Noun(4 words)
map collectionatlas vertebrabook of mapsc1 vertebra
aeronautical chartantaeusarcadeaspasrocastronomical chartatlas-agenaatlas-centaurazimuthal equidistant projectionazimuthal projectionbriareusbrobdingnagianbullpupbullybullyboycajuncalendarcartographercartographycaryatid
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casebookcatalogcatalogue raisonnecelestial chartcelestial globecharles atlaschartchorographerchorographycity directoryclassified catalogclimatic chartcolonnadecolonnettecolossuscolumnconcordance
Strong matches (61)
conic projectioncontour linecontour mapcorporalcorvuscrossbowcyclopediacyclopscylindrical projectiondartdeacondeltadiamantdiatesserondictionary catalogdirectorydoveencyclopediafalconfirebee
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gargantuagazetteergeneral reference mapgeniegiantglobegnomonic projectiongoliathgorillagraphic scalegrid linehachureharmonyhawkheliographic chartherculesholy moseshound doghydrographic chartindexisolinejupiterlacrosselambert conformal projectionlarklatitudelayer tintlegendlokilongitudeloonmacemapmap makermap projectionmappermatadormercator projectionmeridian
Noun(2 words)
first cervical vertebramap book
Related words (101)
miller projectionmissilemuscle mannavahonikenike ajaxorionparallelperistylepershingpetrelphone bookphotogrammetristphotogrammetryphotomapphototopographyphysical mappierpilasterpillar
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polarispolitical mappolyconic projectionpolyglotpolyphemusporticoposeidonpostpowerhouseprojectionquailramrascalrecord bookredeyeredstonereference bookregulus irelief maprepresentative fractionroad maprocketsamsonsaturnscalescoutsentinelsergeantshillelaghsidewindersinusoidal projectionskyboltslamsnarksource bookspaerobeesparrowspecial mapstalwartstatuestrong manstrong-arm manstudbooksubrocsuper talossupermantalostartartarzantelamontelephone booktelephone directoryterrain mapterrestrial globeterrierthe mightythe strongthematic mapthorthor able starthor-agenathor-deltatiny timtitantopographertopographic charttopographytoughtough guytower of strengthtransportation mapv-2vikingwac-corporalwagtailweather chartweather mapwork of referencezuni
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: map collection, aeronautical chart, antaeus, arcade, asp.
- Sentence evidence is available for atlas, 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 "atlas".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "atlas"
Keep "atlas" 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 "atlas" 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 "atlas", 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 "atlas" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Open your atlas of Japan to page 3.
Source: tatoeba (281795)
A manifold is like a three-layer cake: on the bottom, a set; in the middle, a topology; on top, an atlas.
Source: tatoeba (2053806)
Atlas bore the Earth on his shoulders.
Source: tatoeba (3692581)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "atlas"?
Closest matches include map collection, aeronautical chart, antaeus, arcade, asp.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "atlas"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.