What he says is gospel.
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Gospel
/ˈɡɒspəl/
Synonyms for "gospel" (155 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (47)
Related words (77)
last gospellavabolike it ismassmosaicmotetnegro spiritualnew testamentnew-testamentoffertoryoffertory sentenceold-testamentoratoriopaeanpassionpaternosterpaxpolitical faithpolitical philosophypost-communion
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prefacepropheticprosodionpsalmpsalmodyrecessionalreligionrequiemrequiem massrevealedrevealed truthrevelationrevelationalsacred musicsanctusschoolscripturalsecretaspiritualsynoptic gospelssystem of belieftersanctustextualtextuarythe absolute truththe casethe exact truththe hard truththe honest truththe intrinsic truththe naked truththe plain truththe simple truththe sober truththe stern truththe truththe unalloyed truththe unqualified truththe unvarnished truththeopneustictracttruismtruthveracityverityweltanschauungwhite spiritualworld view
Noun(9 words)
message of salvationnew testament gospelreligious doctrinesacred musicscripturalspiritual musictruthunassailableunquestioned
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: evangel, acts, agnus dei, alleluia, anamnesis.
- Sentence evidence is available for gospel, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "gospel".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "gospel"
Keep "gospel" 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
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2. Tune tone
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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
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "gospel" 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
22 entriesShowing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
16 entriesGospel of JohnGospel of LukeGospel of MarkGospel of Matthewabsolute truthgospel accountsgospel certaintygospel choirgospel claimgospel hymngospel narrativesgospel songgospel statusgospel textsgospel writingsundeniable fact
Collocations
9 entriesgospel accountsgospel choirgospel literaturegospel messagegospel musicgospel narrativesgospel readinggospel singergospel truth
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
They spread the Gospel all over the world.
Source: tatoeba (305327)
We write this in honor of Saint Patrick, who is credited with bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to one of the most pagan cultures of his day.
Source: tatoeba (1166946)
The Latin language has always been held in very high esteem by the Catholic Church and by the Roman Pontiffs. They have assiduously encouraged the knowledge and dissemination of Latin, adopting it as the Church’s language, capable of passing on the Gospel message throughout the world. This is authoritatively stated by the Apostolic Constitution Veterum Sapientia of my Predecessor, Blessed John XXIII.
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Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "gospel"?
Closest matches include evangel, acts, agnus dei, alleluia, anamnesis.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "gospel"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.