Synonyms of corpus

corpus

noun

ˈkȯr-pəs 

1

as in output

the complete works of an author

Jane Austen's corpus is modest in number but magnificent in achievement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• output
• oeuvre
• canon

2

as in corpse

a dead body

international conventions requiring that the corpus of the enemy combatant be treated with respect and dignity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corpse
• remains
• carcass
• cadaver
• relics
• bones
• stiff
• corse
• ashes
• decedent
• deceased
• carrion
• mummy
• carnage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corpus

This story has been updated to include the writ of habeus corpus filed by the Tates’ legal team on Wednesday. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Immigration attorney Morella Aguado, who is not involved in Cervelo's case, told CBS News Miami that a habeas corpus petition allows someone in immigration detention to challenge the legality of their detention in federal court. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

However, in response to student queries, WHEEP-3 began to generate not only expected answers based on the training corpus, but also original statements that appeared to offer fresh insights. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Nonetheless, his corpus boasts certain continuities and several recurring motifs. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026