CONSTITUENTS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

constituents

noun

plural of constituent

as in members

one of the parts that make up a whole the soil contained all of the necessary constituents for growing crops

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

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.

Recent Examples of constituents The White House, much like Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), views the recess as a balancing act between legislating and giving members more time to make their case to constituents. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 At that event, Bass told the audience that Raman is unresponsive to her constituents, forcing many in Sherman Oaks to contact the mayor’s office directly. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 The cleanest—and most compelling—version of Jentleson’s argument is for politicians to match their constituents’ views or take broadly popular positions. — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 But under his second term, Salazar and the Republican delegation from Miami have been balancing how to address the needs of constituents targeted by Trump immigration policies with their support for the president. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 And there is nothing that motivates politicians, primarily members of Congress more, than hearing firsthand face-to-face concerns from their constituents in their districts. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Why can’t our alderwoman ride herd on this chronic disruptive disorganization on behalf of her constituents? — Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Valadao's district has one of the highest Medicaid enrollment rates in the nation, and Democrats in Congress have estimated that as many as 57,000 of his constituents could lose coverage once new requirements go into effect. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Because God, divine Spirit, is without physical constituents, that which represents Him as His creation is beautifully free of matter, too. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for constituents

Noun

Government troops also conducted raids in various areas Thursday and killed 10 militants believed to be members of the Pakistani Taliban, the military and police said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Donna Smith, McAuley’s first coach, and a few members of the first state championship team were honored before Friday’s match.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of members

Noun

The countries trying to broker an end to the Iran conflict — Oman, Pakistan, and Qatar — are themselves facing military attacks and economic strain from the war, an unusual dynamic that factors into the incentives and urgency behind their mediation.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Even though the analysis adjusted for several potential confounding factors, other unmeasured factors could still contribute to the observed relationship.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of factors

Noun

Before our planet had oceans, air, or even a solid surface, the raw ingredients for life were already brewing in the dark, freezing fringes of the early Solar System.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Expect a full bounty of fresh ingredients straight from the Italian peninsula and the Iberian, from Abruzzo truffles to Joselito ham, and Andrian burrata to Vesuvian Pomo d'Oro cream.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of ingredients

Noun

Similarly, pyrometers and aerospace instrumentation can require durable optical windows that allow infrared or other optical measurements while protecting sensitive internal components from harsh external conditions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Stark says the reduction comes from controls and fasteners rather than unsprung or rotating components, so suspension and wheel-control characteristics remain unchanged.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of components

Noun

These chemical molecules selectively bind with particular rare earth elements during processing, helping operators separate them from mixed feedstocks.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
From Ryan and Myers to directors Adam Arkin, guest starring as a shady lawyer to boot, and Nina Lopez-Corrado, everybody on American Hostage deserves credit for introducing all these good elements.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of elements

Browse Nearby Words

constituent

constituents

constitute

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Constituents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituents. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of constituents

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

nemesis

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes