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

Kroger is synonymous with having great chocolate milk. —David Wysong, The Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2024

Using One-Liners With Older Children According to Emery, older children's experience with one-liners can be synonymous with their inner voice. —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 28 Sep. 2024

Costa Rica Costa Rica has long been synonymous with eco-tourism for the abundance and diversity of wild experiences within its borders. —Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 27 Sep. 2024

Although the company is now synonymous with better-for-you treats and is available in 30,000 stores nationwide, Castle’s start was bittersweet. —Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Sep. 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