A tuft of hair showed from underneath her cap.
Source: tatoeba (1043056)
Tuft
/tʌft/
Synonyms for "tuft" (90 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: tussock, aigrette, bang, bangs, batch.
- Sentence evidence is available for tuft, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, 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 "tuft".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "tuft"
Keep "tuft" 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 "tuft" 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 "tuft", 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 "tuft" 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
16 entriesMore specific
12 entriesbeard tuftbunchgrasscarpet tuftcarpet tuftingcushion tuftingeyebrow tuftfur tuftgrass tuftgrassy tufthair tuftpillow tufttussock grass
Collocations
11 entriescarpet tufttuft of grasstuft of hairtufted carpettufted cushiontufted fabrictufted rugtufting machinetufting needletufting processtussock grass
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
So wailed Creusa, and in wild despair / filled all the palace with her sobs and cries, / when lo! a portent, wondrous to declare. / For while, 'twixt sorrowing parents' hands and eyes, / stood young Iulus, wildered with surprise, / up from the summit of his fair, young head / a tuft was seen of flickering flame to rise. / Gently and harmless to the touch it spread / around his tender brows, and on his temples fed.
Source: tatoeba (6872507)
A tuft of hair was showing from under her hat.
Source: tatoeba (10240107)
A tuft of hair was showing from beneath her cap.
Source: tatoeba (10240128)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "tuft"?
Closest matches include tussock, aigrette, bang, bangs, batch.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "tuft"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.