Encore

/ˈɑnkoɹ/

Synonyms for "encore" (63 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (13)

Noun(3 words)
additional actadditional requestagain

Strong matches (19)

burst of applausecheerclapclappingclapping of handsda capode novodittoechoeclatfreshlyfrom the beginninggive a handhailhand
Noun(4 words)
demand for moreencoringextra performancefurther performance

Related words (31)

handclaphandclappinghearnewnewlyonce againonce moreovationoverover againplauditpopularityrepeatrepeat performancereplayreplayingreprisereturn matchrootround of applause
Show 4 more words
thunder of applausetwice overtwo timesyet again
Noun(6 words)
morerebroadcastsrepeat performancerequest for morererunsecond set
Determiner(1 words)
more written

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: acclaim, acclamation, additional act, additional request, afresh.
  • Sentence evidence is available for encore, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.

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 "encore".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "encore"

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

Related word relations

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

4 relation types

More general

10 entries

More specific

6 entries
audience pleaaudience requestextended encoreorganizer requestperformance requestshort encore

Collocations

12 entries
additional encorean encoreaudience demandaudience encoreencore demandextended encoreextra encoreextra performancerepeat performancesecond setshort encorethe encore

Inflections

1 entries

Sample sentences

14 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Everyone called out to the singer for an encore.

Source: tatoeba (23914)

The crowd cried out for an encore.

Source: tatoeba (1103633)

They clapped until the pianist played an encore.

Source: tatoeba (2480043)

Whether or not we play an encore depends on the audience.

Source: tatoeba (4853373)

Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "encore"?

Closest matches include acclaim, acclamation, additional act, additional request, afresh.

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

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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