as in comparable
resembling or being like another in meaning
The words used to describe the book were synonymous with "excellent."
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Recent Examples of synonymous
Black Friday is just 23 days away, a day synonymous with deal-chasing and a widespread shop-til-you-drop attitude among consumers.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Designer Daniel Day known by many as Dapper Dan, is synonymous with street fashion–the inclusion of this ensemble is a core example of Talley’s sensibilities and his superb taste level.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Born in Mozambique and based in Lisbon, Mariza is the reigning vocal queen of fado, the intensely dramatic Portuguese music style that is synonymous with her name.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Through the years, the holiday has become synonymous with football games, good food and, of course, the famous Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Designer Daniel Day known by many as Dapper Dan, is synonymous with street fashion–the inclusion of this ensemble is a core example of Talley’s sensibilities and his superb taste level.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Born in Mozambique and based in Lisbon, Mariza is the reigning vocal queen of fado, the intensely dramatic Portuguese music style that is synonymous with her name.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Through the years, the holiday has become synonymous with football games, good food and, of course, the famous Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
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Certain closet staples are well worth investing in, but finding comparable styles at a more affordable price point can make building a solid seasonal wardrobe more realistic.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a measure to fund NASA at a level comparable to fiscal year 2025, and there is bipartisan support for maintaining the space agency's science programs.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fans pointed out that Trudeau's shark suit appeared to be nearly identical in color and style to the costumes worn by Perry's performers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The four identical charts tell the tale.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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