We're in Calgary!
Source: tatoeba (1189644)
Calgary
/ˈkæl.ɡə.ɹi/
Synonyms for "calgary" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: calgary-based, calgary-originated, calgary-related, city, metropolis.
- Sentence evidence is available for calgary, 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 "calgary".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "calgary"
Keep "calgary" 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 "calgary" 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 "calgary", 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 "calgary" 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
4 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
10 entriesCalgary City CouncilCalgary International AirportCalgary StampedeCalgary economyCalgary metropolitan areaCalgary neighborhoodsCalgary weatherCalgary-based firmCalgary-based industryCalgary-born professionals
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
The Calgary Zoo zookeepers moved the penguins back inside because of the cold weather.
Source: tatoeba (6584854)
I've seen Greg incidentally at Starbucks café on Lulu Island for some years, but only today morning, on the 14th of August of 2022, we formally introduced to each other. He is a Filipino from Nueva Ecija, and he came to Canada at age 18 in 1977. He lived in Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta for some twenty years, then moved to here in BC. He is a devout Baptist Protestant, converted in Canada from Roman Catholicism, who carries his Bible to the café. I told him that when my father was alive, our house had Bible meetings for our Filipino Baptist community. I told Greg that I'm Buddhist. I talked to him about Buddhism and Daoism, this latter of which he knew little. I'm glad to meet a Filipino, like me, who came to Canada very young and has lived in Canada for a vaster period.
Source: tatoeba (11062128)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "calgary"?
Closest matches include calgary-based, calgary-originated, calgary-related, city, metropolis.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "calgary"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.