A customs declaration is required.
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Customs
/ˈkʌs.təmz/
Synonyms for "customs" (108 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
ad valorem dutyalcohol taxamusement taxassessment on defaultassessorcapital gains taxcapitationcapitation taxcivilizationcodecorporation taxculture
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(2 words)
cultural heritagescultural practices
Strong matches (32)
Related words (54)
Adverb(1 words)
less communal norms
Adjective(5 words)
local customsshared normssocial practicesspanish culturatribal customs
Noun(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ad valorem duty, alcohol tax, amusement tax, assessment on default, assessor.
- Sentence evidence is available for customs, 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 "customs".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "customs"
Keep "customs" 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 "customs" 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 "customs", 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 "customs" 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
6 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriescultural customscustoms declarationcustoms dutycustoms inspectioncustoms officesocial customs
Derivations
3 entriesTranslations
4 translations across 4 languages.
Esperanto
1 entries- dogano noun (customs checks at a border checkpoint)
Finnish
1 entries- tullitarkastus noun (customs checks at a border checkpoint)
Malay
1 entries- kastam noun (customs checks at a border checkpoint)
Polish
1 entries- odprawa celna noun (customs checks at a border checkpoint)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Each country has its own customs.
Source: tatoeba (21756)
By studying overseas, students can come into contact with other manners and customs.
Source: tatoeba (22210)
We have to respect local customs.
Source: tatoeba (22815)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "customs"?
Closest matches include ad valorem duty, alcohol tax, amusement tax, assessment on default, assessor.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "customs"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.