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

• synonymousness noun
• synonymously adverb
• 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

Hope and optimism, for many who are left-leaning on the political spectrum, are not synonymous with politics these days.

From Salon

From paying $300 for a course to learn how to get a baby to sleep to spending thousands of dollars on a sleep coach, this universe has become synonymous with modern parenting.

From Salon

Johnny Cash recorded his canonical version at 70, a cover now synonymous with a lion in winter starting down the grave.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, the flower aisle at Michael’s has become hallowed ground synonymous with dreamy yearning thanks to Season 3’s fifth episode, told from Conrad’s point of view, that also marks Han’s directorial debut.

From Los Angeles Times

But how did a British outfit become synonymous with Irish activism?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• compatible 
• identical 
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• interchangeable 
• one and the same