Surprise, surprise: it's Tom and his cohort.
Source: tatoeba (5677097)
Cohort
/ˈkoʊ̯.hɔɹt/
Synonyms for "cohort" (199 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (40)
Strong matches (60)
Noun(14 words)
classclass basedclass groupclassifyclusterclusterscohort relatedcollectivecollectivescoteriesdemographicdemographic groupdivisionenroll
Adjective(2 words)
danish gruppefrench groupe
Related words (99)
Noun(37 words)
geeksgengenerationgenerationsgraduatinggroupgroup basedgroup of peoplegroup of studentsgroup theyhonors physics classintrovertsmilitary unitmost portuguese classmusketeersorganizephalanxesplatoonspopulation grouppopulations
Adjective(6 words)
Determiner(1 words)
the whole group
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a grade, abettor, accessory, accomplice, accomplice in crime.
- Sentence evidence is available for cohort, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, opengloss, 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 "cohort".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cohort"
Keep "cohort" 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 "cohort" 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 "cohort", 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 "cohort" 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
14 entriesMore specific
12 entriesRoman cohortage cohortauxiliary cohortclass cohortclinical cohortingcohort basedcohort specificeducational cohortinggrade cohortstudent cohortstudy cohortteen cohort
Collocations
13 entriesacademic cohortage cohortbirth cohortcohort analysiscohort classcohort datacohort effectcohort groupingcohort sizecohort studygrade cohortstudent cohortstudy cohort
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
41 total sentences available.
Tom belonged to a small cohort of five people.
Source: tatoeba (7697590)
The clarity of the tax code was good enough to become the archetype of perspicuous writing in the lawyer's cohort.
Source: tatoeba (8785450)
They want to live in a social cohort, like a retirement community, and things like that where it's much more socially amenable to them.
Source: tatoeba (10520102)
Showing 4 of 41 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cohort"?
Closest matches include a grade, abettor, accessory, accomplice, accomplice in crime.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cohort"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.