Sikhs wear turbans.
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Turbans
Synonyms for "turbans" (12 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bind, dress, emblem, ennoble, headdress.
- Sentence evidence is available for turbans, 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 "turbans".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "turbans"
Keep "turbans" 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 "turbans" 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 "turbans", 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 "turbans" 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
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9 entriesCollocations
10 entriesSikh turbanceremonial turbanturban a guestturban ceremonyturban clothturban makingturban styleturban the headturban wearerturban wrap
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Why do Sikhs wear turbans?
Source: tatoeba (8812123)
Before the French arrived and we switched to the metric system, builders used their turbans to measure the houses.
Source: tatoeba (11715202)
The morning sky was blue with white streaks, this 31st of July of 2025. I had some cold and hot drinks and Spinach and Egg White Omelette Bites at Tim Hortons café. I walked to South Arm Park to view the forest. "We Are the Champions," a '70s rock ballad by Queen, blared from a parked yellow and black school bus. At the park in the mornings, usually, there were people doing tàijíquán to Eastern music on their smartphone. On my way home, on Pigott Road, in front of a mansion, was a Sikh wedding with loud music and colourful turbans and saris. On my Social Media, despite these things happening, some Japanese think that BC is still like Alaska.
Source: tatoeba (13378405)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "turbans"?
Closest matches include bind, dress, emblem, ennoble, headdress.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "turbans"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.