Synonyms of thing

thing

noun

ˈthiŋ 

1

as in object

something material that can be perceived by the senses

can you hand me that thing over there?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• object
• item
• piece
• article
• entity
• substance
• ornamental
• being
• commodity
• accessory
• good
• ware
• accompaniment
• whatnot
• token
• bauble
• novelty
• thingamajig
• doohickey
• thingamabob
• thingummy
• dingus
• curio
• trinket
• spangle
• knickknack
• whatchamacallit
• gewgaw
• gaud

2

as in product

something produced by physical or intellectual effort

just the latest thing from her fertile imagination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• product
• production
• work
• yield
• result
• output
• fruit
• labor
• outcome
• produce
• affair
• handiwork
• object
• article
• resultant
• entry
• commodity
• effect
• issue
• merchandise
• development
• goods
• consequence
• upshot
• corollary
• conclusion
• wares
• sequence
• handicraft
• aftermath
• line
• sequel
• derivative
• side effect
• offspring
• outgrowth
• residual
• by-product
• aftereffect
• handcraft
• offshoot
• spin-off

3

as in entity

one that has a real and independent existence

the thing to which the subject of the sentence refers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entity
• object
• something
• reality
• substance
• individual
• being
• commodity
• matter
• subject
• existent
• individuality
• body
• material
• integer
• quantity
• stuff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonentity

4

as in feat

something done by someone

one of the things you can do is to help me clean up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feat
• action
• deed
• doing
• act
• experience
• achievement
• accomplishment
• activity
• exploit
• initiative
• performance
• tactic
• adventure
• work
• stunt
• undertaking
• trick
• procedure
• attainment
• enterprise
• move
• proceeding
• maneuver
• dealing
• operation
• handiwork
• measure
• step
• emprise
• coaction

5

as in event

something that happens

the accident was just one of those things that can happen anywhere

Synonyms & Similar Words

• event
• incident
• circumstance
• episode
• happening
• occurrence
• time
• occasion
• accident
• experience
• affair
• phenomenon
• coincidence
• hap
• adventure
• page
• news
• fluke
• turning point
• milestone
• landmark
• emergency
• crisis
• freak
• deed
• feat
• achievement
• happenstance
• juncture
• happenchance
• co-occurrence
• milepost
• tidings
• exploit

6

as in purpose

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

the important thing is that we get the project back on schedule

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purpose
• idea
• plan
• goal
• aim
• intention
• object
• objective
• intent
• dream
• ambition
• meaning
• point
• design
• ideal
• target
• aspiration
• end
• project
• hope
• mark
• name of the game
• pretension
• bourne
• wish
• scheme
• mind
• desire
• plot
• destination
• grail
• holy grail
• nirvana
• terminus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• way
• method
• means

7

as in matter

something to be dealt with

I have lots of things to do this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matter
• problem
• business
• issue
• affair
• worry
• concern
• consideration
• crisis
• trouble
• predicament
• emergency
• responsibility
• ball of wax
• juncture
• flash point
• crunch
• care
• exigency
• strait
• zero hour
• fix
• pickle
• spot
• hot water
• lookout
• corner
• impasse
• standstill
• stalemate
• jam
• head
• halt
• deadlock
• crossroad(s)
• hole
• pinch
• scrape

8

as in stuff

things plural transportable items that one owns

gather your things and get out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stuff
• possession
• gear
• effects
• personal property
• holdings
• personalty
• goods
• belongings
• paraphernalia
• chattels
• personal effects
• plunder
• treasures
• duds
• movables
• property
• appointments
• furnishings
• fixtures
• valuables
• collateral
• estate
• tangibles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• real estate
• immovables

9

as in specialty

something for which a person shows a special talent

math just isn't my thing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specialty
• speciality
• domain
• gift
• talent
• business
• vocation
• area
• forte
• element
• tendency
• department
• discipline
• field
• long suit
• strong suit
• province
• genius
• aptitude
• realm
• circle
• métier
• sphere
• arena
• pursuit
• terrain
• inclination
• precinct
• line
• knack
• racket
• bailiwick
• flair
• fief
• faculty
• bent
• predilection
• predisposition
• propensity
• fiefdom
• aptness
• penchant
• demesne
• proclivity
• partiality
• leaning

10

as in person

a member of the human race

you poor thing, you must be exhausted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• person
• guy
• man
• life
• creature
• sort
• individual
• being
• bird
• human
• body
• soul
• human being
• party
• fish
• customer
• baby
• character
• duck
• specimen
• egg
• devil
• personality
• scout
• cookie
• face
• personage
• mortal
• bod
• fellow
• wight
• son of man
• slob
• head
• stiff
• somebody
• brother
• self
• neighbor
• homo
• celebrity
• hominid
• humanoid
• fellowman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• animal
• beast
• critter
• brute
• beastie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thing

Here, the book loosens its grip on its wholesome view of the Westish clique, letting its characters do several ugly and petty and longed-for things—letting them, in other words, grow up. — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

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While the scope has widened, the low budget still keeps things charmingly ramshackle. — William Earl, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Familiarity is the most dangerous thing a founder carries across a border. — Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing thing

• sure thing