The parachutist fell into the ocean and drowned.
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Parachutist
Synonyms for "parachutist" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
parachute jumperaerial parachutist
Strong matches (3)
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: parachute jumper, aerial parachutist, airborne, jumper, parachute artist.
- Sentence evidence is available for parachutist, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, 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 "parachutist".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "parachutist"
Keep "parachutist" 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 "parachutist" 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 "parachutist", 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 "parachutist" 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
4 entriesMore specific
4 entriescircus parachutistdemonstration parachutistmilitary parachutistsport parachutist
Collocations
6 entriesmilitary parachutistparachutist demonstrationparachutist equipmentparachutist performanceparachutist trainingsport parachutist
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The parachutist drowned after falling into the ocean.
Source: tatoeba (11469256)
The parachutist, Raphael Domjan, also is the founder of the SolarStratos project, the group behind the feat, designed to promote renewable energy. Domjan jumped from a two-seater prototype plane after it reached a speed of 150 kilometers per hour, and he landed near the project’s base in the city of Payerne.
Source: tatoeba (12266194)
If any of the extreme sports can be considered truly high risk, then B.A.S.E. Jumping is that sport. […] Modern B.A.S.E. jumping is believed to have started in 1978, where daring parachutists first began jumping off of El Capitan, a 3,000 foot (915m) cliff high above Yosemite National Park.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "parachutist"?
Closest matches include parachute jumper, aerial parachutist, airborne, jumper, parachute artist.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "parachutist"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.