1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
since the start of her acting career her parents have steadfastly remained her arch supporters
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arch
Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
This year's Red Sox head into a weekend series with their arch rivals, the New York Yankees, at 30-34, two wins behind last year's pace.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Everybody tries to shoot a photo of the sun setting over the sea through the open arch of the rock.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
In late May, the Milky Way Galaxy will appear as a vibrant band arching across the night sky.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for arch
Adjective
Featuring a thicker sole and ample arch support, these slides provide exceptional shock absorption and cushioning, helping to relieve tired feet.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
This year's Red Sox head into a weekend series with their arch rivals, the New York Yankees, at 30-34, two wins behind last year's pace.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Noun
After numerous delays for safety and design reassessment, the main arch was completed in April 2021.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Everybody tries to shoot a photo of the sun setting over the sea through the open arch of the rock.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Verb
Hold at the top for a count of five seconds, squeezing your glutes without arching your back.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
In late May, the Milky Way Galaxy will appear as a vibrant band arching across the night sky.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for arch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
Adjective
-
Harper isn’t devoid of faults, with the two main ones being his defensive focus and inconsistent jump-shooting.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
-
The investment firm said Advanced Auto Parts might be losing market share to its main rivals and that the stock appears to be trading at an extended valuation.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Adjective
-
Washington eventually adopted more sensible approaches that mobilized the resources of key allies, developed a wiser balance between conventional and nuclear tools, and assumed a less confrontational attitude toward Moscow.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
-
Those who are successful in the job market learn how to embrace tradeoffs to make wise choices.—
Michael B. Horn,
Time,
24 June 2025
Adjective
-
The sophisticated audiences of 2025 require a little more grit, more mischievous fun.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
-
Zada lives up to the mischievous troublemaker in Lockhart’s book.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
When ordinary matter or light rides this curvature, its motion is impacted.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
-
And what works is just Newton’s law of gravity, not the full apparatus of Einstein’s theory, where gravity is equivalent to the curvature of space-time.—
George Musser,
Quanta Magazine,
13 June 2025
Verb
-
As long as your outfit offers enough coverage when moving through the terminal, bending down for luggage, and sitting in a tight airplane seat, a skirt can be a great airport choice.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
-
Another video of the incident showed a witness bending down behind an unmarked vehicle — reportedly belonging to federal agents — trying to get a photo of the license plate.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
-
The handcrafted sliders in the room are curved without a flaw — and so is the furniture positioned against the walls and the shelves above.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
-
And young French people, thankfully, are not buying my romanticism—the trend line curves downward more dramatically for them.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2025
Adjective
-
Cream cheese provides a smooth creaminess, while walnuts bring in a toasty note that’s complimented by the bright lemon zest and fresh parsley.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
-
None of which, sad to say, is terribly fresh or exciting.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
Adjective
-
People used to hang iron on their doors to keep fae and other wicked spirits out at night.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
-
What makes the series so delightful is Osman’s wicked sense of humor, and the empathy suffused throughout.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share