He drove the truck to Dallas.
Source: tatoeba (291693)
Dallas
/ˈdæləs/
Synonyms for "dallas" (15 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (5)
Noun(5 words)
Related words (7)
Noun(7 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: city, drama series, family name, first name, forename.
- Sentence evidence is available for dallas, 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 "dallas".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dallas"
Keep "dallas" 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 "dallas" 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 "dallas", 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 "dallas" 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
6 entriesScottish surnamedowntown Dallasdramatic seriesmasculine nameprime time soapuptown Dallas
Collocations
6 entriesCity of DallasDallas CountyDallas CowboysDallas Love FieldDallas Morning NewsDallas metropolitan area
Translations
20 translations across 20 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- دَالَاس name (city in Texas)
Bulgarian
1 entries- Да́лас name (city in Texas)
Burmese
1 entries- ဒါးလတ်စ် name (city in Texas)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 達拉斯 /达拉斯 name (city in Texas)
Esperanto
1 entries- Dallas name (city in Texas)
Finnish
1 entries- Dallas name (city in Texas)
Galician
1 entries- Dallas name (city in Texas)
Georgian
1 entries- დალასი name (city in Texas)
German
1 entries- Dallas name (city in Texas)
Greek
1 entries- Ντάλλας name (city in Texas)
Hebrew
1 entries- דאלאס name (city in Texas)
Japanese
1 entries- ダラス name (city in Texas)
Korean
1 entries- 달라스 name (city in Texas)
Latin
1 entries- Dallāsium name (city in Texas)
Lithuanian
1 entries- Dalasas name (city in Texas)
Marathi
1 entries- डॅलस name (city in Texas)
Polish
1 entries- Dallas name (city in Texas)
Portuguese
1 entries- Dallas name (city in Texas)
Russian
1 entries- Да́ллас name (city in Texas)
Turkish
1 entries- Dallas name (city in Texas)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
It's colder in Dallas than it is here! What is this world coming to?
Source: tatoeba (738180)
What flights go from Dallas to Phoenix?
Source: tatoeba (5386340)
Built in 1930, this neoclassical Georgian home in Dallas, Texas, is a near-replica of George Washington's Mount Vernon home in Virginia.
Source: tatoeba (8071405)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dallas"?
Closest matches include city, drama series, family name, first name, forename.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dallas"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.