Blood splatter was found on Tom's polyester leisure suit, convicting him of the crime.
Source: tatoeba (5789337)
Polyester
Synonyms for "polyester" (20 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Strong matches (6)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (10)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acrylic, corduroy, cotton, durable, ester based polymer.
- Sentence evidence is available for polyester, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, 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 "polyester".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "polyester"
Keep "polyester" 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 "polyester" 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 "polyester", 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 "polyester" 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
15 entriesMore specific
12 entriesCollocations
8 entriespolyester coatingpolyester fabricpolyester fiberpolyester filmpolyester garmentpolyester resinpolyester yarnrecycled polyester
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
6 entriesTranslations
23 translations across 23 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- polièster noun (polymer)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 聚酯 noun (polymer)
Czech
1 entries- polyester noun (polymer)
Dutch
1 entries- polyester noun (polymer)
Estonian
1 entries- polüester noun (polymer)
Finnish
1 entries- polyesteri noun (polymer)
French
1 entries- polyester noun (polymer)
German
1 entries- Polyester noun (polymer)
Greek
1 entries- πολυεστέρας noun (polymer)
Hungarian
1 entries- poliészter noun (polymer)
Icelandic
1 entries- pólýester noun (polymer)
Italian
1 entries- poliestere noun (polymer)
Japanese
1 entries- ポリエステル noun (polymer)
Korean
1 entries- 폴리에스테르 noun (polymer)
Māori
1 entries- pareaku noun (polymer)
Polish
1 entries- poliester noun (polymer)
Portuguese
1 entries- poliéster noun (polymer)
Romanian
1 entries- poliester noun (polymer)
Russian
1 entries- полиэ́стер noun (polymer)
Spanish
1 entries- poliéster noun (polymer)
Swedish
1 entries- polyester noun (polymer)
Thai
1 entries- เส้นใยสังเคราะห์ noun (polymer)
Turkish
1 entries- poliester noun (polymer)
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
It's made out of polyester and spandex.
Source: tatoeba (9517147)
This shirt is 100% polyester.
Source: tatoeba (9667727)
This lovely blouse is made of polyester and cotton.
Source: tatoeba (9667732)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "polyester"?
Closest matches include acrylic, corduroy, cotton, durable, ester based polymer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "polyester"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.