We need to postulate a completely different paradigm to explain all these phenomena.
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Paradigm
/ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/
Synonyms for "paradigm" (159 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Adjective(6 words)
Noun(10 words)
anatomy conceptarchetypearchetypesbarabbasbehavioral ecologybelief systembenchmarkbywordscase in pointcraft a model
Verb(2 words)
build a modelconstruct a model
Strong matches (48)
Adjective(7 words)
cultural conceptgood examplehellenic archetypeillustrative caseitalian esempioliterary genremathematical theory
cuttingdeclensionderivationdifference of formencliticepitomeexamineexampleexemplarformativefree formfuglemanfuglergenotypeic analysisidealimitateeimmediate constituent analysisinfixinfixation
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Noun(18 words)
Verb(1 words)
give an example
Related words (79)
Noun(42 words)
mephistophelesmethodismsmirrorsmodelmodelsmoldmore representativemost american historicalmost classicalmost constitutionalmost industrial-revolutionarymyopusnumerous examplesorientationspanamicapatternpattern afterpattern the datapeireskiaphysical organic chemistry
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political frameworkprototypeprototypesrepresentativesshowpiecessmoothest patternsocial system modelstandardstructural functionalismstrymonsubstitution classsustainability concepttemplatetheoriestheory changedtheory of constitutionalismtouchstonestypificationtypifying illustrationunrelated topic exampleuse an exampleviewpoints
mirrormodelmorphmorphememorphemic analysismorphemicsmorphologymorphophonemicsoriginalpatternprecedentprefixprefixationprocliticprototyperadicalrepresentativerootrulestandard
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Determiner(1 words)
most role model
Adjective(6 words)
physical conceptphysical specimenpolitical history conceptportuguese exemplarrepresentative exampletypical language development
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstract framework, accidence, affix, affixation, allomorph.
- Sentence evidence is available for paradigm, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, 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 "paradigm".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "paradigm"
Keep "paradigm" 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 "paradigm" 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 "paradigm", 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 "paradigm" 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
13 entriesMore specific
6 entriescultural paradigmeconomic paradigmeducational paradigmlinguistic paradigmpolitical paradigmscientific paradigm
Collocations
5 entriesdominant paradigmeducational paradigmlinguistic paradigmparadigm shiftscientific paradigm
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
The reduction of subsidies to the Cultural Heritage sector requires the adoption of a new paradigm.
Source: tatoeba (965631)
My neighbour thinks that people do not know what to expect in increased awareness of outer space because it could cause a paradigm shift in society.
Source: tatoeba (1647606)
It's a binary world; the computer might be his paradigm. And many engineers seem to aspire to be binary people within in.
Source: tatoeba (2736993)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "paradigm"?
Closest matches include abstract framework, accidence, affix, affixation, allomorph.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "paradigm"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.