Organized in an A-to-Z format, this thesaurus provides a wide range of synonyms from mainstream vocabulary to colorful alternatives. The book includes thousands of slang, informal, and regional words, clearly labeled for proper context. Each synonym list springs from a concise definition, while words with related meanings show cross-references to one another. As additional support, hundreds of Core Synonym Paragraphs explain the different nuances in meaning of some of the most basic and important synonyms in English.