synonymous
Americanadjective
adjective
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(often foll by with) being a synonym (of)
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closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)
his name was synonymous with greed
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Etymology
Origin of synonymous
First recorded in 1600–10; from Medieval Latin synōnymus, from Greek synṓnymos, equivalent to syn- prefix + -ōnym- “name, word” + -os adjective suffix; see syn-, -onym, -ous
Explanation
If two words are synonymous, they mean the same thing. You tried to convince her that "love" and "chocolate" were not synonymous, but it was no use. In addition to describing words with the same or similar meanings, you can use the adjective synonymous to describe things that are similar in a more figurative way. Summer is synonymous with picnics, playing outside, and days at the beach. Summer is also synonymous with ants, skinned knees, and sunburn!
Vocabulary lists containing synonymous
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Example Sentences
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"His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre," the statement said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Babydoll led to a viral dance that has become synonymous with the song, but Miller said he was relaxed about his future hits, saying "if it becomes a trend, it becomes a trend".
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Those resorts were once synonymous with the most generic budget vacations — packed buffets, weak drinks, brightly colored beachfront hotels that vacationers never leave — observed Bernstein analysts in a note on Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Rottenbergs settled in an apartment in Leopoldstadt, a district synonymous with Jewish Vienna.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The fiscal goals Hamilton proposed were synonymous with the national vision Madison had advocated at the Constitutional Convention and in The Federalist Papers.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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