Nisus Thesaurus for Mac

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 23, 2019

As a basic application for finding similar words, Nisus Thesaurus for Mac adds some functions that most users would find helpful, especially those who are writers. Its features add to those for spelling correction, already present in most Mac writing applications.

Nisus Thesaurus for Mac downloads as a ZIP archive with no installation needed. The program's main menu lacks graphics or creative design. Fortunately, its main search bar is at the top of the window, which is where most similar programs have them located. After entering a word and clicking the "Search" button, the program brings up word options. A left-hand menu organizes them by category, while a right-hand menu lists the individual words. Above the words, additional descriptions further organize the results. Clicking on individual words displays a full definition in an additional lower box. Information shown includes the pronunciation and word origins in addition to the meaning. Users can see the results of prior searches by clicking a drop-down arrow in the search box. The program returns results quickly and extensively, which is a big plus for this type of application. Additionally, this application seems to integrate well with services-enabled applications such as Safari, enabling users to look up selected words right from the Services menu.

As a thesaurus application, Nisus Thesaurus for Mac works well, despite its basic interface. This application will be welcomed by writers and content creators who need to quickly retrieve multiple words with the same meaning.

What’s new in version 1.2

Added: Dark Mode.
Support for macOS 10.15 Catalina.
Requires macOS 10.11 (or later).

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GENERAL

Release: August 23, 2019

Latest update: August 23, 2019

Version: 1.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System: Mac OS X

Additional Requirements

macOS Catalina
macOS Mojave
macOS High Sierra
macOS Sierra
OS X El Capitan

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 2,053

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.5/5

11 User Votes

A great WordNet client but not really a Thesaurus.
davanbruSeptember 22, 2011
Pros
It is easy to navigate through the definitions of a word according to WordNet categories (e.g. `more specific', `has parts', `is a part of', etc.,) quickly and without having invested any time becoming familiar with the software.
Cons
This is a dictionary, not a thesaurus.For example, the word `window' lists as similar: `window (as in ``framework'')', `window (as in ``opening'')', `window; windowpane (as in ``windowpane'')', and `window' (as in ``display'')'.
Summary
This is mis-advertised. If you want a dictionary powered by WordNet, this is great. If you want a Thesaurus, look elsewhere.
Helps a lot.
caroden_dotmacJune 26, 2010
Pros
Great when I need it.
Cons
none at this time.
Summary
Great to have and easy to use.
Nice add on to using the OSX dictionary
fitnewbieOctober 30, 2009
Pros
easy to use and navigate
Cons
better integration needed with OS
Summary
Great Thesaurus
Cloetus_1September 13, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I was re-introduced to this when I downloaded Nisus Writer Express. It's a great thesaurus. I especially like the "more detail"/"more general" options
Great Application
DonSL777December 8, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />It does what it supposed to do, and does it well. The iterface is intuitive and unobtrusive. It's rock-solid stable. It's free. What more could you possibly want?
WordNet rocks -- thanks Nisus!
terceiro--2008September 29, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I've been using WordNet for a number of months, and think it's a great tool. Kudos to Nisus for making a very pretty browser and a very accessible package (I do also agree with the poster below who says that a contextual menu item would be great). And an even bigger kudos to the WordNet team for doing such incredible semantic work.
Good idea, but
MikeWelsh--2008September 27, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />it is intolerably slow in opening. Other than that, thanks for a useful reference work.
I like it but...
RedStarr--2008September 27, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I submitted some feedback hoping that future versions would include dictionary support and be access thru a contextual-menu...also instead of taking up space in the dock have it work in the back-round like a true service should.
Outstanding
Lady HollmanSeptember 11, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Just what I have been looking for. Kudos...performs nicely so far.
Nice job
ostman4200September 3, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Looks great! BTW... I disagree strongly about filtering. A filtered thesaurus is a limited one by definition.

Developer’s Description

By Nisus Software

Thesaurus service, like OS X's built-in spell check.

Mac OS X comes with built-in spell checking for many applications, but why stop there? Now you can have an integrated thesaurus as well. With Nisus Thesaurus you get a fast electronic thesaurus that automatically integrates with any service aware application including Nisus Writer Express, Mail, TextEdit, Safari, and more.