Crucifixes

Synonyms for "crucifixes" (6 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
cross depictioncross with figure

Strong matches (1)

Noun(1 words)
crucifix image

Related words (3)

Noun(3 words)
crucifix motifholy crosssacred cross

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: cross depiction, cross with figure, crucifix image, crucifix motif, holy cross.
  • Sentence evidence is available for crucifixes, 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 "crucifixes".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "crucifixes"

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

Related word relations

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

3 relation types

More general

4 entries
art objectcrossreligious symbolsymbolic motif

More specific

7 entries
metal crucifixpanel crucifixplaster crucifixprocessional crucifixsilver crucifixstone crucifixwooden crucifix

Collocations

6 entries
church crucifixcrucifix pendantgilded crucifixmetal crucifixprocessional crucifixwooden crucifix

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers plunged into the icy waters of rivers and lakes across Bulgaria on Monday to retrieve crucifixes tossed by priests in Epiphany ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ.

Source: tatoeba (8433352)

The shop also offers the full range of sacred hardware — and all these chalices and crucifixes and tabernacles are worth a pretty penny.

Source: tatoeba (11554256)

Countless Jews died on crucifixes.

Source: tatoeba (11704767)

Today's a cloudy, yet sunny day, the 13th of May of 2025. Yesterday and today, I went to the garden neighbourhood at St. Albans Road to enjoy the scenery and the big Roman Catholic church there, which I have visited maybe the 11th time this spring. The big admirable purple-bloom tree nearby is probably not a Jacaranda, but maybe a Paulownia, an Empress Tree. Nevertheless, it's like saudade for me about South America. I often visit the major worship hall and the smaller Adoration Chapel, where I noticed that at the right front the statue of the Virgin Mary is holding the Child at her arms, and they are not standing side by side, as I imagined from memory. At the big worship hall, there are two crucifixes, one at the front centre and one at the front right, both draped in white cloth. There are Filipinos in the parish. By the way, it's now Pope Leo XIV. I'm really tending to Animism-Buddhism in my Syncretism. I visited Tim Hortons café here on Lulu Island several times during the day to enjoy an Earl Grey Tea with oat milk, an Iced Classic Lemonade, Scrambled Eggs with Sausage and Potatoes, an Iced Coffee with oat milk, and a Wild Blueberry Muffin. Today, at home, I'm reading bits from Spanish speculative fiction, El eterno regreso a casa, by Ursula K. Le Guin. I read aloud for oral practice. I'm also looking at an online Esperanto dictionary to ameliorate my green vocabulary.

Source: tatoeba (13258617)

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "crucifixes"?

Closest matches include cross depiction, cross with figure, crucifix image, crucifix motif, holy cross.

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

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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