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

Started by chef Kazunori Nozawa in Los Angeles, the trendy sushi restaurant has become just as synonymous with New York City, with six locations. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

Instead of the ultra-skinny silhouette that became synonymous with his early years, the 30-year-old heartthrob gradually gravitated toward a more relaxed, loose-fit aesthetic. —Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025

Winter is synonymous with the warm and fuzzies. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025

Trump’s comments reflect popular perception about Somalia, a place synonymous with disorder. —Immigration Lawyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

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