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Synonymist

Definition

A synonymist is a person who specializes in identifying and providing synonyms, which are words with similar meanings.

Sense 1: Popular

In a popular context, a synonymist is someone who helps writers and speakers enhance their vocabulary by suggesting alternative words that convey the same or similar idea.

Example sentence:

John, an experienced synonymist, assisted the author in finding the perfect word to replace "happy" with a more precise synonym.

Sense 2: Local

In a local context, a synonymist may refer to an individual who focuses on identifying and documenting the regional variations, slang, or dialect-specific synonyms.

Example sentence:

The local synonymist compiled a list of colloquial expressions and slang synonyms used exclusively in the small town.

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