Cypriniformes is a scientific term used to describe a diverse group of freshwater fish. When searching for synonyms, one can consider using the term "carps" as these are one of the most well-known representatives of the group. Another term that can be used to describe this group is "minnows," a name that is derived from one of the subfamilies, Leuciscinae. "Barbs" is another name for the group, which refers to the characteristic barbels on their mouths. The term "danionins" can also be used, referring to a subfamily that includes popular aquarium fish such as the zebrafish. Lastly, "cyprinids" can be used as an umbrella term to describe all fish in the Cypriniformes order.