SOFTWARE Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

software

noun

Definition of software

as in program

as in application The new software was designed to make the process of data entry more efficient.

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Dissimilar Words

hardware

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Recent Examples of software The report’s authors reiterated that AI is not the end of SaaS, but the beginning of a new chapter for the software industry. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 By the time a company wanted to leave Oracle, the bill was not a software license. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 The incidents led to a federal safety investigation and a December 2025 software recall affecting approximately 3,100 vehicles. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026 The idea was that circuits and software could unleash our potential. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for software

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Noun

The latest test confirms that the Generalissimo Suvorov continues to participate in Russia’s combat training program.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Ro’s Reitano suggested using the government’s scale to negotiate lower prices, and to structure programs that pay for patients staying on the treatment, not just starting it, as much of the health value disappears when patients stop.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

Based on the information Bhengura provided on a form, his application to register to vote was accepted, and he was successfully registered to vote in Texas, according to the indictment.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Over the next two years, Sguros allegedly personally paid property taxes and a water utility account while both remained in West’s name and used West’s identity on a city building permit application, the affidavit said.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of application

Noun

At the top end, the Ultimate VIP Hospitality package will cost $1,150.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In a world where packages vanish off front porches faster than snacks at a party, leaving your home's perimeter up to chance is an extreme sport nobody signed up for.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of package

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