Clusters

/ˈklʌstɚz/

Synonyms for "clusters" (19 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (4)

Strong matches (6)

Adjective(1 words)
distinct groups

Related words (9)

Noun(9 words)
galaxy groupgathergatheringgroupsectionstar groupstellar assemblystellar groupteam

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: aggregation, assemble, assembly, bunch, clump.
  • Sentence evidence is available for clusters, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.

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 "clusters".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "clusters"

Keep "clusters" 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 "clusters" 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 "clusters", 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 "clusters" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

6 entries

More specific

8 entries
aggregationflower clusterglobular clustergrape clustergroupinglab partnersopen clusterstudy group

Collocations

11 entries
cluster analysiscluster aroundcluster datacluster formationcluster groupscluster of grapescluster of studentscluster studentscluster togetherglobular clusterstar cluster

Inflections

2 entries

Derivations

8 entries

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Grapes grow in thick clusters that are easy to pick.

Source: tatoeba (2355482)

This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes.

Source: tatoeba (2846703)

Clyde Tombaugh also discovered several star clusters, a comet and more than a hundred asteroids.

Source: tatoeba (3958953)

I look out on the brilliant heaven, and see a milky way of powdery splendour wandering through it, and clusters and knots of stars and planets shining serenely in the blue frosty spaces; and the armed apparition of Orion, his spear pointing away into immeasurable space, gleaming overhead; and the familiar constellation of the Plough dipping down into the west; and I think when I go in again that there is one Christmas the less between me and my grave.

Source: tatoeba (5680781)

Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "clusters"?

Closest matches include aggregation, assemble, assembly, bunch, clump.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "clusters"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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