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
Derby Hats There may not be anything more synonymous with the Kentucky Derby than the distinct headwear required of guests.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
For many years, Marbella and the Hotel Don Carlos were practically synonymous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The film evokes Prada without being about the storied fashion house that has become synonymous with Milan.
—Colleen Barry, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Prettygarden Off-the-Shoulder Eyelet Mini Dress Reese Witherspoon’s spring wardrobe has become synonymous with pretty eyelet embroidery, and this off-the-shoulder dress fits right into the sweet, elegant vibe.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
For many years, Marbella and the Hotel Don Carlos were practically synonymous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The film evokes Prada without being about the storied fashion house that has become synonymous with Milan.
—Colleen Barry, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Prettygarden Off-the-Shoulder Eyelet Mini Dress Reese Witherspoon’s spring wardrobe has become synonymous with pretty eyelet embroidery, and this off-the-shoulder dress fits right into the sweet, elegant vibe.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
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Teamsters Local 727, which represents animal care specialists, groundskeepers, patrol officers, seasonals, aides, and custodians, said the zoo's latest contract offer would take away their current health care plans without providing a comparable alternative.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The idea is to deal with a heavily armored or deeply buried target by dropping a bomb that is hard enough and heavy enough to plunge through yards of earth and stone to deliver a staggering blast comparable to a seismic event.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 May 2026
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Leonard had a similar shot for the Raptors that won a series, but the bounce off the heel of the rim and in was nearly identical to Haliburton’s for the Indiana Pacers last year.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Many of the Huayuan fossils look similar, if not identical, to those in the Burgess Shale, indicating that these marine ecosystems were connected by global ocean currents.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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