Synonyms of thing

thing

noun

ˈthiŋ 

1

as in object

something material that can be perceived by the senses

can you hand me that thing over there?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• object
• item
• piece
• article
• entity
• substance
• ornamental
• being
• commodity
• accessory
• good
• ware
• accompaniment
• whatnot
• token
• bauble
• novelty
• thingamajig
• doohickey
• thingamabob
• thingummy
• dingus
• curio
• trinket
• spangle
• knickknack
• whatchamacallit
• gewgaw
• gaud

2

as in product

something produced by physical or intellectual effort

just the latest thing from her fertile imagination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• product
• production
• work
• yield
• result
• output
• fruit
• labor
• outcome
• produce
• affair
• handiwork
• object
• article
• resultant
• entry
• commodity
• effect
• issue
• merchandise
• development
• goods
• consequence
• upshot
• corollary
• conclusion
• wares
• sequence
• handicraft
• aftermath
• line
• sequel
• derivative
• side effect
• offspring
• outgrowth
• residual
• by-product
• aftereffect
• handcraft
• offshoot
• spin-off

3

as in entity

one that has a real and independent existence

the thing to which the subject of the sentence refers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entity
• object
• something
• reality
• substance
• individual
• being
• commodity
• matter
• subject
• existent
• individuality
• body
• material
• integer
• quantity
• stuff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonentity

4

as in feat

something done by someone

one of the things you can do is to help me clean up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feat
• action
• deed
• doing
• act
• experience
• achievement
• accomplishment
• activity
• exploit
• initiative
• performance
• tactic
• adventure
• work
• stunt
• undertaking
• trick
• procedure
• attainment
• enterprise
• move
• proceeding
• maneuver
• dealing
• operation
• handiwork
• measure
• step
• emprise
• coaction

5

as in event

something that happens

the accident was just one of those things that can happen anywhere

Synonyms & Similar Words

• event
• incident
• circumstance
• episode
• happening
• occurrence
• time
• occasion
• accident
• experience
• affair
• phenomenon
• coincidence
• hap
• adventure
• page
• news
• fluke
• turning point
• milestone
• landmark
• emergency
• crisis
• freak
• deed
• feat
• achievement
• happenstance
• juncture
• happenchance
• co-occurrence
• milepost
• tidings
• exploit

6

as in purpose

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

the important thing is that we get the project back on schedule

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purpose
• idea
• plan
• goal
• aim
• intention
• object
• objective
• intent
• dream
• ambition
• meaning
• point
• design
• ideal
• target
• aspiration
• end
• project
• hope
• mark
• name of the game
• pretension
• bourne
• wish
• scheme
• mind
• desire
• plot
• destination
• grail
• holy grail
• nirvana
• terminus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• way
• method
• means

7

as in matter

something to be dealt with

I have lots of things to do this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matter
• problem
• business
• issue
• affair
• worry
• concern
• consideration
• crisis
• trouble
• predicament
• emergency
• responsibility
• ball of wax
• juncture
• flash point
• crunch
• care
• exigency
• strait
• zero hour
• fix
• pickle
• spot
• hot water
• lookout
• corner
• impasse
• standstill
• stalemate
• jam
• head
• halt
• deadlock
• crossroad(s)
• hole
• pinch
• scrape

8

as in stuff

things plural transportable items that one owns

gather your things and get out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stuff
• possession
• gear
• effects
• personal property
• holdings
• personalty
• goods
• belongings
• paraphernalia
• chattels
• personal effects
• plunder
• treasures
• duds
• movables
• property
• appointments
• furnishings
• fixtures
• valuables
• collateral
• estate
• tangibles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• real estate
• immovables

9

as in specialty

something for which a person shows a special talent

math just isn't my thing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specialty
• speciality
• domain
• gift
• talent
• business
• vocation
• area
• forte
• element
• tendency
• department
• discipline
• field
• long suit
• strong suit
• province
• genius
• aptitude
• realm
• circle
• métier
• sphere
• arena
• pursuit
• terrain
• inclination
• precinct
• line
• knack
• racket
• bailiwick
• flair
• fief
• faculty
• bent
• predilection
• predisposition
• propensity
• fiefdom
• aptness
• penchant
• demesne
• proclivity
• partiality
• leaning

10

as in person

a member of the human race

you poor thing, you must be exhausted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• person
• guy
• man
• life
• creature
• sort
• individual
• being
• bird
• human
• body
• soul
• human being
• party
• fish
• customer
• baby
• character
• duck
• specimen
• egg
• devil
• personality
• scout
• cookie
• face
• personage
• mortal
• bod
• fellow
• wight
• son of man
• slob
• head
• stiff
• somebody
• brother
• self
• neighbor
• homo
• celebrity
• hominid
• humanoid
• fellowman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• animal
• beast
• critter
• brute
• beastie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thing

For one thing, Gill and Piersma had no direct evidence that the birds flew without stopping. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

At this year’s Munich Security Conference, Rubio said the same thing more politely. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Clubs have to submit to one of these three things at least twice per season. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Emily Blunt’s comments, for instance, felt less like cruelty and more like fright, which is a different thing to be upset about. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing thing

• sure thing