synonymous

[si-non-uh-muhs]

adjective

1. having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.

synonymous

/ sɪˈnɒnɪməs /

adjective

1. (often foll by with) being a synonym (of)

2. closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)

   his name was synonymous with greed

Other Word Forms

• synonymously adverb
• synonymousness noun
• nonsynonymous adjective
• nonsynonymously adverb
• unsynonymous adjective
• unsynonymously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of synonymous¹

First recorded in 1600–10; from Medieval Latin synōnymus, from Greek synṓnymos, equivalent to syn- prefix + -ōnym- “name, word” + -os adjective suffix; syn-, -onym, -ous

Example Sentences

Viewers may be surprised to learn just how daring and successful a Patriot military leader Arnold was before his decision to switch sides made his name synonymous with disloyalty.

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Now 93, with his baton mostly set aside, Williams still looms over the Bowl each summer, his music echoing through the amphitheater, played by the orchestra he helped make synonymous with Hollywood.

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He applauded the “fearless pioneers” in Christian music who are borrowing “sounds that have been synonymous with country, rock, rap, every ‘more legitimate’ genre.”

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The city was once synonymous with groundbreaking television.

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The October 25 election was largely peaceful but did see some violence, in a country where presidential elections are often synonymous with political tensions.

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Related Words

• compatible 
• identical 
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• interchangeable 
• one and the same