John granted five charters to the City, and in this third charter he restored to the citizens two privileges, of which they had been deprived by Matilda and Henry II.
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Matilda
/məˈtɪldə/
Synonyms for "matilda" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
bias in attributioncharacter matilda
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
credit biasdahl's matildafictional matilda
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bias in attribution, character matilda, credit bias, dahl's matilda, fictional matilda.
- Sentence evidence is available for matilda, 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 "matilda".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "matilda"
Keep "matilda" 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 "matilda" 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 "matilda", 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 "matilda" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Inflections
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1 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Matilda, who herself claimed no title beyond that of “Domina of England,” was queen de jure, and, in a historical view, a monarch of high importance, as the mother of the Plantagenets, and the uniting link of the Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman dynasties.
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But wondrously begotten, and begonne / By false illusion of a guilefull Spright, / On a faire Ladie Nonne, that whilome hight / Matilda, daughter to Pubidius, […]
Source: wiktionary
Countess of Laussitz - Matilda, too, by the mark! A good name, a marvellous good name, is not, Algernon? Musical, pretty, soft, smoothing, loveable. - - - many a fair prospect is spoiled by the mistake in the name. Call Matilda Joan, or Louisa Deborah, and you are ruined forever!
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "matilda"?
Closest matches include bias in attribution, character matilda, credit bias, dahl's matilda, fictional matilda.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "matilda"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.