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

The Armani brand, synonymous with luxury and sophistication, was intertwined with the designer’s strong links with Hollywood, both on set and the red carpet. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026

Taipei 101 towers over the capital of Taiwan, its steel-and-glass stature becoming synonymous with the city. —Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026

Their mission is to represent the highest level of excellence in the world of wine; to be synonymous with both exquisite quality and sustainability; to blend family heritage and innovation; and to be aspirational through their vision and passion. —Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026

The company became synonymous with VR when CEO Mark Zuckerberg changed its name from Facebook to Meta, representing the founder’s obsession with a future of digital worlds referred to as the metaverse. —Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Jan. 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