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Synonym Finder

Suggests context-appropriate synonyms and alternative phrasings for words or sentences.

Stars
28,880
Licence
Apache-2.0
Files
1 file

What it does

Once installed, the agent answers requests for alternative words with a structured list: direct synonyms, related words with slightly different shades of meaning, and short usage examples. It also notes formality level and tone so you can pick the right word for a formal essay, a casual message, or a piece of marketing copy. It is instruction-only: it teaches the agent how to format and reason about synonyms rather than running any tool.

Great for

  • Writers who want to vary repetitive wording in essays, emails, or stories
  • Students expanding vocabulary and learning nuance between similar words
  • Non-native speakers choosing a word with the right register

Skip it if

  • Authoritative linguistic or legal terminology, where a wrong synonym can change meaning; verify with a dictionary or domain expert
  • Languages other than English, since the guidance is written around English usage

Try asking

  • “Give me five alternatives to 'important' for a formal report, with notes on nuance.”
  • “What's a more casual way to say 'I am delighted to help'?”
  • “Suggest varied synonyms for 'said' to use in a short story.”
  • “Replace 'very big' in this sentence with something more precise: 'The team faced a very big challenge.'”
Step-by-step guide: how to use Synonym FinderInstall, first run, examples, tips and FAQs

Install in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Download the skill

    The ZIP contains the 1 original files, the Apache-2.0 licence and an attribution note.

    synonyms.zip
  2. 2

    Add it to your agent

    Claude Code (all projects)

    mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && unzip synonyms.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

    Claude Code / Agent SDK (this project only)

    mkdir -p .claude/skills && unzip synonyms.zip -d .claude/skills/

    Claude apps (web/desktop): Settings → Capabilities → Skills → Upload skill, and choose the ZIP.

  3. 3

    Ask for the task

    No special command needed — the agent reads the skill's description and loads it when your request matches. Try one of the prompts above.

Get better results

  • State the context and tone you need (formal, academic, conversational) so the suggestions fit.
  • Paste the full sentence rather than a single word to get suggestions that suit the surrounding meaning.
  • Check unfamiliar suggestions with a dictionary before using them in published work.

What's inside

  • SKILL.md

Redistributed unmodified from QwenLM/qwen-code under the Apache-2.0 licence. The assessment was drafted with AI from the skill's files on 2026-10-29. Skills can instruct your agent to run code — read SKILL.md and any scripts before installing.