Synonyms of objects

objects 1 of 2

noun

plural of object

1

as in things

something material that can be perceived by the senses

I kept tripping over countless little objects scattered about the darkened room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• items
• pieces
• entities
• substances
• articles
• commodities
• wares
• goods
• beings
• baubles
• tokens
• accessories
• knickknacks
• trinkets
• novelties
• accompaniments
• curios
• ornamentals
• gewgaws
• thingamajigs
• spangles
• thingummies
• thingamabobs
• dinguses
• doohickeys
• gauds
• whatnots
• whatchamacallits

2

as in entities

one that has a real and independent existence

trying to determine whether communication with the dead is an object for study, a hoax, or a figment of the imagination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entities
• things
• substances
• realities
• individuals
• commodities
• beings
• individualities
• existents
• subjects
• bodies
• integers
• materials
• matters
• quantities
• stuff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonentities

3

as in purposes

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

the object of this course is to teach you algebra

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purposes
• goals
• plans
• ideas
• objectives
• aims
• intentions
• things
• intents
• ambitions
• dreams
• meanings
• aspirations
• targets
• designs
• points
• ideals
• pretensions
• projects
• bournes
• marks
• ends
• hopes
• desires
• schemes
• wishes
• minds
• destinations
• plots
• holy grails
• grails
• nirvanas
• termini

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• means
• methods
• ways

objects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of object

as in protests

to present an opposing opinion or argument

they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protests
• complains
• excepts
• kicks
• takes issue
• expostulates
• takes exception
• conflicts
• remonstrates (with)
• demurs
• sticks
• whines
• debates
• challenges
• moans
• quarrels
• fights
• disputes
• rebels
• quibbles
• squabbles
• criticizes
• wrangles
• bitches
• dares
• crabs
• cavils
• gripes
• gags
• grouses
• beefs
• screams
• repines
• squawks
• murmurs
• hassles
• grumbles
• balks
• squeals
• growls
• defies
• nags
• withstands
• wails
• demonstrates
• whinges
• censures
• mutters
• maunders
• yowls
• hollers
• bellyaches
• grouches
• disobeys
• whimpers
• caterwauls
• bleats
• keens
• denounces
• yammers
• carps
• grumps
• fusses
• grizzles
• yawps
• croaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• accepts
• sanctions
• minds
• follows
• agrees
• conforms
• observes
• obeys
• advocates
• supports
• adheres
• complies
• maintains
• sustains
• defends
• assents
• accedes
• upholds
• acquiesces
• cheers
• champions
• commends
• applauds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objects

Noun

Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

The Eddington experiment, as it became known, was proof that Einstein’s general theory of relativity was accurate and that large objects did, in fact, curve spacetime. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

In fact, some scientists think that life on Earth could've been sparked by asteroids delivering the materials for life via such collisions during an era where our planet was heavily bombarded by such objects around four billion years ago. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026

There are sketchbooks still to fill, assemblages missing one last red bottle, and a studio full of objects that have yet to be turned from one thing into another. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Antique vendors line the square with objects that feel less like souvenirs and more like pieces from someone’s old apartment, old bar, or old life. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

For example, a 2018 survey, cited in Pew’s report, found that 47% of Chinese adults believe in fengshui, where the positioning of objects or buildings in relation to one another can bring happiness and good fortune. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026

The fun, as always, is in spotting which objects will be repurposed as weapons. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Verb

As required by law, the siblings subsequently both placed ads in the Los Angeles Daily Journal once a week for four consecutive weeks in June and July, giving anyone who objects to the possible change a chance to register their objection. — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Walker objects to the Commission’s position that AI assistants need greater access to Android. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Warm objects emit electromagnetic radiation, or light, because their atoms and molecules are constantly vibrating. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026

If the landlord objects, a court hearing will be held to determine if the renter meets the criteria. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Instead, the court clerk should be allowed to administratively issue the charging order with the court holding a hearing only if somebody objects. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The path to chair-making, funnily enough, began with the wood itself—his discovery that objects could be made straight from the log, free of wooden boards and power tools. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026

The North Dakota library is also the place to see iconic Teddy Roosevelt objects. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

The depth and detail will enable astronomers to chart new planets, new asteroids, new galaxies and other, rarer objects. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 30 June 2026