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

Despite the fact that small space objects are constantly crashing into the Earth's atmosphere, the amount of fireballs reported in 2026 is more than usual. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026

Other people lit fireworks, and some were told not to throw objects at police. —Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026

However, the system faced limitations when encountering very thin or slender objects. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

Together, these findings suggest that at least part of the surge reflects a real increase in the number of substantial incoming objects. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Because books are not simply objects. —Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026

While a new museum for its display is being built in Jerusalem, a selection of objects has traveled to the United States for the first time. —Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026

Google's Pixel phones, for example, have leaned heavily into AI photography with tools that remove objects, adjust lighting and generate backgrounds. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026

Verb

This is what the National Center for Law and Economic Justice objects to. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

If even one property owner objects, the city requires a public hearing before anything can proceed. —Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026

Pashaei objects to the alleged silencing and retaliation against American female athletes who have spoken up for the protection of women's sports from biological male trans athletes. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026

The ancient Egyptian collection includes mummies, sculptures, and everyday objects spanning thousands of years. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

Several individuals hurled trash and objects at the waiting cars; otherwise, the demonstration largely remained peaceful. —Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026

Previously, when a circular orbit had been considered for the progenitor objects beyond this merger, researchers had underestimated the mass of the black hole as being around 9 times the mass of the sun, and the neutron star having a mass of around 2 solar masses. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026

In most cases, objects burn up before reaching the surface. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026

Spawning objects mid-session and changing environmental conditions on the fly isn’t a gaming feature. —Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026