Collegiate Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster's

A thesaurus is needed for some of the lessons in Writing with Skill and is helpful for high school compositions. We recommend Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus because of its thorough, scholarly content and ease of use.

Alphabetical Order Helps You Find The Right Word Instantly

• More than 275,000 word choices, examples, and explanations.
• Includes synonyms, related words, idiomatic phrases, near antonyms, and antonyms.

Expert Word Guidance

• Concise definitions at every entry pinpoint the meaning shared by synonyms.
• Sample sentences and phrases provide examples of how words are used in context.
• Completely revised and updated to reflect today's vocabulary.

Merriam-Webster Authority Helps You Act With Confidence

• Word lists and usage guidance developed from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary support making the most appropriate word choice.