The social worker was asked to follow up the information about the Stevenson family.
Source: tatoeba (46862)
Stevenson
/ˈstiː.vən.sən/
Synonyms for "stevenson" (3 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
family name
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
last name
Related words (1)
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: family name, last name, surname.
- Sentence evidence is available for stevenson, 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 "stevenson".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "stevenson"
Keep "stevenson" 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 "stevenson" 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 "stevenson", 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 "stevenson" 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
2 entriesfamily namename
More specific
2 entriesEnglish surnameScottish surname
Collocations
6 entriesScottish surnameStevenson ancestryStevenson familyStevenson lineStevenson surnamefamily name
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
In the United States, Adlai Stevenson criticized the willingness of John Foster Dulles to threaten atomic war in confronting the Soviet Union; such military brinkmanship, he said, could eventually lead to annihilation of both countries.
Source: tatoeba (3854075)
Robert Louis Stevenson warns us that "to travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive," beautifully portraying the emptiness and illusory character of achievement.
Source: tatoeba (8327851)
Top seed Silvia Farina Elia of Italy has advanced to the semifinals of the Bell Tennis Challenge in Quebec, Canada with a three-set win over sixth-seed Alexandra Stevenson of the United States.
Source: tatoeba (10783462)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "stevenson"?
Closest matches include family name, last name, surname.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "stevenson"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.