synonymous

adjective

syn·​on·​y·​mous sə-ˈnä-nə-məs 

1

: having the character of a synonym

also : alike in meaning or significance

2

: having the same connotations, implications, or reference

to runners, Boston is synonymous with marathon

—Runners World

synonymously adverb

Examples of synonymous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These future neighborhood collections will bring more of the unique and contemporary living Ellis has become synonymous with. —Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024

The Real Housewives of New York City alumna and the fashion brand have become synonymous with one another ever since the season 10 finale of the Bravo series in 2018, when de Lesseps wore dresses from the company — thanks to an introduction by costar Dorinda Medley — in her inaugural cabaret show. —Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024

The name Lilly Pulitzer is synonymous with summery clothing in vivid colors and wild patterns, but the brand started out of pure practicality. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 June 2024

And it's being compared to being a stay-at-home mom but the two are not synonymous. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

synonymous

adjective

syn·​on·​y·​mous sə-ˈnän-ə-məs 

1

: alike in meaning

2

: suggesting the same thing

a brand name that is synonymous with quality

synonymously adverb

Etymology

from Latin synonymus "synonymous," from Greek synōnymos, literally, "having the same name," from syn- "together, along with" and onyma, onoma "name" — related to anonymous, symposium, synagogue, synchronous