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
McIlroy, like the Cubs franchise, had become synonymous with imploding when the pressure was on.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Since then, the firm has become synonymous with thoughtful designs that celebrate New England architecture.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
Lorazepam, the medication that became synonymous with the show, is still finding new life in memes and merchandise.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
His position on the other side of the aisle has surprised some for whom the Kennedy name has become synonymous with the Democratic establishment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Since then, the firm has become synonymous with thoughtful designs that celebrate New England architecture.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
Lorazepam, the medication that became synonymous with the show, is still finding new life in memes and merchandise.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
His position on the other side of the aisle has surprised some for whom the Kennedy name has become synonymous with the Democratic establishment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
Adjective
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If Villa prepare assiduously to burst out of the blocks at home, then the inverse is often true on the road, comparable to a marathon runner who is unsure of their durability in the last few miles.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The past two comparable moves in this small-investor proxy, in November 2022 and March 2022, led to stiff near-term declines in the basket within weeks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Spirit 70’s hood wears a version of the Porsche crest nearly identical to the badging used in 1963.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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After the meeting wrapped, the three companies issued nearly identical statements.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annika Kim Constantino,Leslie Josephs,Ari Levy,Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,Hugh Son,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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