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/θiːˈsɔːrəs/ noun · British & US
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What does thesaurus mean?

noun

A reference book or online database that lists words with their synonyms, often used to find alternative words or phrases with the same or nearly the same meaning.

Example

"The writer used a thesaurus to find a more descriptive word for the sunset."

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