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

Under coach Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions have become synonymous with fourth down success. —CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025

The Packard name was once synonymous with luxury, with the vehicles built at a massive plant on Detroit’s east side. —Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025

Williams scored George Lucas‘ original Star Wars (1977), the music of which has since become synonymous with the franchise. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025

The weapon simply became synonymous with him following that initial segment. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 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