as in equivalent
a word having the same meaning as another word
He needed an synonym for "cold," and decided to use "freezing."
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Recent Examples of synonym
Commentators have taken to treating gay and its synonyms as an insult.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Understated elegance is just another synonym for old money and a sleek and simple maxi dress is just that.
—Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Of course, fairness and competition aren’t synonyms.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The Bible alerts us to some synonyms for God, such as Truth, Life, Spirit, and Love.
—Sharla Allard, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Understated elegance is just another synonym for old money and a sleek and simple maxi dress is just that.
—Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Of course, fairness and competition aren’t synonyms.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The Bible alerts us to some synonyms for God, such as Truth, Life, Spirit, and Love.
—Sharla Allard, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonym
Noun
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Oliver credits much of the Apex's elevated off-grid-ness to its lithium-ion battery bank, noting that the 100-Ah 48V unit stores the equivalent of a 400-Ah battery in 12V size.—
C.C. Weiss
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Noun
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True ceramic and ceramic-coated pans are often touted as a safer alternative to Teflon pans.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Separate soaking tubs provide an alternative for a more relaxing bath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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For a vegetarian option, omit the pancetta and substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Dietary requirements are well catered for; every possible intolerance from celery to sesame is marked on the menu, and every milk substitute is available, which surprised me in an English country hotel.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
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“Synonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonym. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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