Others, trained in the interpretation of linguistic cruces in the Odyssey and Beowulf, find it difficult to detect clarity and certainty in instructions like the following (for the operation of a video cassette recorder)[.]
Source: wiktionary
Cruces
/ˈkɹu.siz/
Synonyms for "cruces" (179 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
ankhavellan crossbaffling problembench markbig dipperbodybrain twistercalvary crosscardinal pointcatchchichi-rhochief thingchinese puzzlechristcrosschristogramclimaxconstellationcorecornerstone
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Noun(8 words)
Strong matches (54)
cross fleurycross formeecross fourcheecross grignoleecross molinecross of clevescross of lorrainecross pateecross recerceleecross-crossletcrossbonescrossletcrossword puzzlecrucifixcruciformcrunchcrux ansatacrux capitatacrux decussatacrux gammata
Adjective(1 words)
decisive point
Related words (89)
important thinginverted crossissuejerusalem crossjigsaw puzzlejointjokerjuncturekernelkeystoneknotknotty pointlandmarklatin crosslong crossmain pointmain thingmaltese crossmaterial pointmatter
Show 61 more words
meatmilestonemind bogglermind-bogglermysteryname of the gamenodenodusnonplusnubnubbinnut to crackoxymoronpapal crossparadoxpasspectoral crossperplexed questionperplexitypinchpithpivotpointpons asinorumposerpotent crossproblempurportpuzzlepuzzlementpuzzlerquandaryquestionquestion markreal issueroodrubrussian crosssalient pointsaltiresine qua nonsixty-four dollar questionsnagstickerstumpersubstancesubstantive pointswastikattauteaserthe bottom linethe pointthrusttough propositiontrefled crossturning pointvexed questionvoided crosswhyx
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ankh, avellan cross, baffling problem, bench mark, big dipper.
- Sentence evidence is available for cruces, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, 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 "cruces".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cruces"
Keep "cruces" 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 "cruces" 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 "cruces", 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 "cruces" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
I attempt to find emotional or rhetorical cruces and to connect these in as graceful a way as I can manage in roughly the same number of lines as Seneca used.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cruces"?
Closest matches include ankh, avellan cross, baffling problem, bench mark, big dipper.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cruces"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.