SLANT Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of slant

as in oblique

running in a slanting direction as they poked through the blinds, the slant rays of the setting sun created interesting patterns on the room's far wall

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slant

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noun

as in slope

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the road has just enough of a slant to make bicycling up it a little strenuous

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as in perspective

a way of looking at or thinking about something an interesting slant on the problem of underage drinking

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slant

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verb

ˈslant

as in to distort

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of reporters who slant the truth in order to push a political agenda

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as in to slope

to set or cause to be at an angle a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle

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Recent Examples of slant

Adjective

Stubborn chin hairs don’t stand a chance against these slant tweezers that come with a unique scissors-style handle. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026 Taylor caught a ball on a slant route and showed his burst of speed, turning on the afterburners to race to the end zone. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026

Noun

This keypad sits at a slight slant rather than flat on the desk, which is comfortable to use and more ergonomically helpful for your wrists. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Most of his catches in camp have come on slants, including Thursday, when his play strength was best put to use. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026

Verb

Always slanted in one direction, of course. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant

Adjective

There was the oblique strain in early April that sidelined him for more than a month.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Other sustaining injuries were linebacker Nick Martin (stinger) and safety Marques Sigle (oblique); cornerback Nate Hobbs did not play because of a groin injury that will keep him out this preseason.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of oblique

Noun

The temple's dark roofs slope toward the misty Saitama hills, while the damp mountain air carries the scent of incense from this historic pilgrimage start.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
EasyNest Bed Wedge Pillow Set offers adjustable and elevated back support for better sleep, reading or working, with a gentle slope that can ease snoring, acid reflux and post-surgery discomfort.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of slope

Noun

This stark contrast in valuations and the differing perspectives between MLB and the Players Association are setting the stage for contentious negotiations, with a potential lockout looming.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
But from a global perspective, the news out of India might be just as important.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of perspective

Adjective

Gates open to a sloping, 700-foot-long driveway that passes by whimsical sculptures before arriving at a spacious cobblestone motor court.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of sloping

Noun

The ultimate challenge is winning backing from rural states and from Republicans with little inclination to lift a finger for left-leaning Hollywood.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
While your first inclination might be to use a face or body scrub, dermatologists recommend a gentle moisturizer packed with rich emollients and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of inclination

Noun

Here are two people with opposite viewpoints on audiobooks and podcasts.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Among them is Benjamin Radford, a research fellow and investigator with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, a nonprofit organization that evaluates paranormal and fringe-science claims from a scientific viewpoint.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of viewpoint

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