as in principles
usually ABC's or ABCs plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
a book on the ABCs of computer usage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ABC
Noun
-
The leading Russian fashion designers—Line, Befree, Love Republic—use English names and the Latin alphabet.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Corps officials will evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The Chiefs out-gained the Jaguars by more than 150 yards and were far better on a per-play basis, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Its grammar is shaped by Scotland’s Highlands and Kentucky’s rickhouses, its tone one of tradition and exclusivity.—
Hali Bey Ramdene,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The flag’s journey from Asian streets to protests in France and Slovakia demonstrates how the grammar of dissent has gone global.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Native ornamental grasses like Little Bluestem () provide both food through their seeds and cover from the elements.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
-
There’s an athleticism and a cheekiness to the Hoggett school of stage movement — the street is always present, along with pinches of parkour, blended with elements of more traditional dance that would probably make a real posse of youths roll their eyes.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“ABC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ABC. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share