The press secretary faced a salvo of questions from the reporters.
Source: tatoeba (12241361)
Salvo
/ˈsælvəʊ/
Synonyms for "salvo" (110 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Noun(5 words)
allowanceanniversariesanniversaryantiaircraft barrageappreciationbangbarkbarrageblastbombardmentbowshotbox barragebroadsidebulletburstcannoncannonade
Strong matches (33)
cannonrycelebratingcelebrationceremonycessioncircumscriptioncommemorationconcessioncrackcreeping barragedetonationdischargedressing shipdrumfireejectionemergency barrageenfiladeexceptionexemptionexplosion
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extenuating circumstancesfanfarefanfaronadefestivityfireflourish of trumpetsfulminationfusilladegrain of saltgrant
Noun(3 words)
Related words (55)
gungunfiregunshothailhedgehedgingholidayjubileelimitationmarking the occasionmemorializationmemorymental reservationmodificationmortar barragenormal barrageobservanceovationpoppotshot
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qualificationrejoicingreligious ritesremembrancereservationrestrictionrevelriteritual observancesaluteshotshowersolemn observancesolemnizationspecial casespecial treatmentspecialnessspecificationspraystanding barragestoneshotstormtattootestimonialtestimonial banquettestimonial dinnertoasttributetriumphvolleywaiver
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: volley, allowance, anniversaries, anniversary, antiaircraft barrage.
- Sentence evidence is available for salvo, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, 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 "salvo".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "salvo"
Keep "salvo" 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 "salvo" 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 "salvo", 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 "salvo" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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4 entriesCollocations
6 entriesartillery salvonaval salvoopening salvorapid salvosalvo of shellssecond salvo
Inflections
2 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
1649, Charles I of England (attributed), Eikon Basilike They admit […] salvos, cautions, and reservations.
Source: wiktionary
“Regard not that, my brother,” answered Magdalen Græme; “the first successors of Saint Peter himself, were elected not in sunshine but in tempests—not in the halls of the Vatican, but in the subterranean vaults and dungeons of Heathen Rome—they were not gratulated with shouts and salvos of cannon-shot and of musquetry, and the display of artificial fire—no, my brother—but by the hoarse summons of Lictors and Prætors, who came to drag the Fathers of the Church to martyrdom.[…]”
Source: wiktionary
It was an impressive opening salvo from the Baggies, especially for a side that have made a poor beginning to what has been an admittedly tough start to their campaign.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "salvo"?
Closest matches include volley, allowance, anniversaries, anniversary, antiaircraft barrage.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "salvo"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.