When parents get old in Japan, they are customarily looked after by their children.
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Customarily
Synonyms for "customarily" (58 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
according to useaccustomedlyas a ruleas is properas is usualas per usualas things goas usualaveragechiefly
Adverb(2 words)
as a matter of courseas a rule
Strong matches (17)
comme il fautcommonlyconsistentlyconventionallycorrectlydecorouslyfor the most partfrequentlygenerallyhabituallymainlymost oftenmostly
Adverb(2 words)
Adverb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
most customary
Related words (29)
Noun(1 words)
traditionally designed
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: according to use, accustomedly, as a matter of course, as a rule, as a rule.
- Sentence evidence is available for customarily, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wiktionary, derived_reverse, 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 "customarily".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "customarily"
Keep "customarily" 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 "customarily" 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 "customarily", 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 "customarily" 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
2 entriesadverbadverb of manner
More specific
6 entriesaccording to customby conventioncultural normin the usual wayritual practicesocial custom
Collocations
5 entriescustomarily appliedcustomarily assumedcustomarily employedcustomarily observedcustomarily used
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
In Paris and elsewhere, in the summer, husbands send their wives and children somewhere to escape the heat and they customarily leave to visit them on Saturday evening until Sunday.
Source: tatoeba (1245080)
Koike said she understands that it is the "Obon" festival, a period during which Japanese people customarily travel to visit family, but she urged residents to refrain from travel or even going out to restaurants to protect "loved ones, family and medical fields.”
Source: tatoeba (8962329)
Those wishing to convert to Judaism are customarily refused three times before being allowed to start the process.
Source: tatoeba (11245990)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "customarily"?
Closest matches include according to use, accustomedly, as a matter of course, as a rule, as a rule.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "customarily"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.