Masthead

Synonyms for "masthead" (62 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (13)

Strong matches (18)

counterfoilcountermarkdeal withdisciplinedocketgovernment markgovernment stamphallmarkimprintlabelletterheadlogologotypemake an example ofmast
Noun(3 words)

Related words (31)

Noun(5 words)
mast topmasthead topnameplatetitle blocktop of mast
penalizepilloryplateprice tagpunishregistered trademarkrunning headrunning titlesealsettle withsigilsignetsparstampstickerstubtagtake to tasktallyticket
Show 6 more words
title pagetokentrade nametrademarktrademark namevisit upon

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: banners, billhead, book stamp, bookplate, brand.
  • Sentence evidence is available for masthead, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, 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 "masthead".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "masthead"

Keep "masthead" 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 "masthead" 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 "masthead", 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 "masthead" 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

8 entries
headinglistlistingnautical equipmentpublication metadataship componenttitletop

More specific

4 entries
editorial mastheadmasthead lightpublisher mastheadtopmast platform

Collocations

6 entries
editorial mastheadfront page mastheadmasthead designmasthead logomasthead typographypublisher masthead

Inflections

1 entries

Sample sentences

6 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

On the eighteenth day out from Sydney, we were cruising under the lee of Erromango—of course you know Erromango, an isolated island between the New Hebrides and the Loyalty group—when suddenly our dusky Polynesian boy, Nassaline, who was at the masthead on the lookout, gave a surprised cry of "Boat ahoy!" and pointed with his skinny black finger to a dark dot away southward on the horizon, in the direction of Fiji.

Source: tatoeba (11789397)

In most American whalemen the mast-heads are manned almost simultaneously with the vessel’s leaving her port; even though she may have fifteen thousand miles, and more, to sail ere reaching her proper cruising ground.

Source: wiktionary

Maree said she felt worse after articles were written about the video, including by this masthead.

Source: wiktionary

“I was mast-headed, sir.” “Mast-headed! how - for what?”

Source: wiktionary

Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "masthead"?

Closest matches include banners, billhead, book stamp, bookplate, brand.

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

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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