A Japanese would never do such a thing.
Source: tatoeba (1529)
Such
/sʌt͡ʃ/
Synonyms for "such" (73 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Strong matches (22)
Determiner(5 words)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (36)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aforementioned, aforesaid, akin, alike, ally.
- Sentence evidence is available for such, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, 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 "such".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "such"
Keep "such" 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 "such" 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 "such", 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 "such" 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
7 entriesMore specific
14 entriesdegree modifierextremelyhighlyintensifierremarkablythatthat kindthesethese kindsthisthis kindthosethose kindsvery
Collocations
14 entriessuch asuch a phenomenonsuch a resultsuch assuch casesuch casessuch datasuch evidencesuch informationsuch instancesuch phenomenasuch problemssuch resultsuch that
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
1 entriesTranslations
27 translations across 19 languages.
Czech
1 entries- takový det (used as an intensifier)
Dutch
1 entries- zo'n det (used as an intensifier)
Finnish
4 entries- aikamoinen det (used as an intensifier)
- niin det (used as an intensifier)
- noin det (used as an intensifier)
- näin det (used as an intensifier)
French
1 entries- tellement det (used as an intensifier)
Galician
1 entries- tan det (used as an intensifier)
German
2 entries- so ein det (used as an intensifier)
- solch det (used as an intensifier)
Hungarian
2 entries- annyira det (used as an intensifier)
- ennyire det (used as an intensifier)
Icelandic
1 entries- þvílíkur det (used as an intensifier)
Irish
1 entries- a leithéid de det (used as an intensifier)
Northern Sami
1 entries- ná det (used as an intensifier)
Pashto
1 entries- داسې det (used as an intensifier)
Polish
1 entries- taki det (used as an intensifier)
Romanian
1 entries- așa det (used as an intensifier)
Russian
1 entries- тако́й det (used as an intensifier)
Scots
2 entries- sic det (used as an intensifier)
- sich det (used as an intensifier)
Spanish
2 entries- qué det (used as an intensifier)
- tan det (used as an intensifier)
Swedish
1 entries- sådan det (used as an intensifier)
Thai
1 entries- เช่น det (used as an intensifier)
Turkish
2 entries- bu kadar det (used as an intensifier)
- böylesine det (used as an intensifier)
Sample sentences
33 total sentences available.
When the body is touched, receptors in the skin send messages to the brain causing the release of chemicals such as endorphins.
Source: tatoeba (1728)
This is such a sad story.
Source: tatoeba (1898)
Food and drink were served in such profusion at the wedding that the bride and groom began to wonder if they should not have invited more guests.
Source: tatoeba (1962)
Showing 4 of 33 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "such"?
Closest matches include aforementioned, aforesaid, akin, alike, ally.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "such"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.