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 …

—Runner's World

synonymously adverb

Examples of synonymous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here is a beginner’s dictionary for 10 terms and phrases as synonymous with the Masters as pimento cheese and peach ice cream. —Jack Leo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026

Users can also toggle on audio, which adds smooth jazz reminiscent of the music that became synonymous with the network’s overnight and local forecast segments. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026

Mandaracha Kyoto is synonymous with tea, making a teahouse visit essential to any itinerary. —Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

There are few stages more synonymous with country music than the Grand Ole Opry. —Amelia Edelman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for synonymous

• anonymous
• autonomous
• economise
• eponymous

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