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

Jeezy has become synonymous with his Snowman branding, which has stood the test of time for more than two decades. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Christened the Dynasty Sports Film Festival (DSFF), the event will take place October 22 through October 25 in the heart of one of America’s most passionate sports regions — a place synonymous with Notre Dame football. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 28 Sep. 2026

That change ultimately didn’t take when the deal closed — why mess with a font synonymous with Hollywood? — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

The private members club has become synonymous with its private parties where guest lists are heavily under wraps and mobile phones are taped with a sticker at the door. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 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