Synonyms of organ

organ

noun

ˈȯr-gən 

1

as in newspaper

a publication that appears at regular intervals

that newspaper is intended as an organ for the whole university community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• newspaper
• periodical
• journal
• magazine
• book
• bulletin
• gazette
• paper
• serial
• rag
• mag
• zine
• yearbook
• newsletter
• review
• diurnal
• daily
• edition
• weekly
• annual
• quarterly
• sheet
• monthly
• little magazine
• tabloid
• digest
• bimonthly
• pictorial
• fanzine
• semiweekly
• supplement
• biweekly
• semimonthly
• tab
• extra
• triweekly
• broadside
• newsmagazine
• newsweekly
• slick

2

as in instrument

something used to achieve an end

uses the business as an organ to fund a variety of political and social causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instrument
• instrumentality
• means
• agent
• vehicle
• machinery
• mechanism
• factor
• power
• ministry
• agency
• tool
• incentive
• ingredient
• influence
• medium
• weapon
• determinant
• impetus
• cause
• reason
• catalyst
• driver
• stimulus
• generator
• executor
• trigger
• activator
• antecedent
• inspiration
• mover
• occasion
• animator
• expedient
• energizer
• launcher
• instigation
• instigator
• subagency
• subagent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of organ

Treatment for rhabdo can vary depending on severity of injuries or organ damage. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

But what about the organ responsible for making sense of it all? — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Baza, the Russian investigative Telegram channel, reported that the venue was evacuated on Saturday, cutting an organ concert short with about 10 minutes left, as well as canceling a concert dedicated to folk traditions of the North Caucasus region. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

For those looking for a stew-like meal with winter approaching, the eatery serves Papaitan, a Filipino soup with meat, ginger, garlic, onions, Thai chili peppers and other animal organs. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026