One does not need to be an ornithologist to be able to distinguish blackbirds from crows or even jackdaws.
Source: tatoeba (3263383)
Blackbirds
Synonyms for "blackbirds" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
black thrush
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
common blackbirddark thrush
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
melanistic thrushturdus merula
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: black thrush, common blackbird, dark thrush, melanistic thrush, turdus merula.
- Sentence evidence is available for blackbirds, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
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 "blackbirds".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "blackbirds"
Keep "blackbirds" 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 "blackbirds" 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 "blackbirds", 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 "blackbirds" 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
1 entriesMore specific
3 entriesTurdus merula merulamelanic morphred winged blackbird
Collocations
5 entriesEuropean blackbirdblackbird plumageblackbird songbreeding blackbirdcommon blackbird
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
There are blackbirds nesting in my garden.
Source: tatoeba (6897451)
For birds, especially blackbirds and sparrows, it is normal to leave the nest when they are not yet able to fly and to spend a few days walking about. And it is at this stage that many of them end up being picked up and taken home by humans with good intentions but so ignorant of what is really best for these birds. And once taken home, it opens the dramatic chapter of "what do I feed it?" and "how do I teach it to fly?"
Source: tatoeba (9944527)
Blackbirds are songbirds common throughout Europe.
Source: tatoeba (10106819)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "blackbirds"?
Closest matches include black thrush, common blackbird, dark thrush, melanistic thrush, turdus merula.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "blackbirds"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.