Synonyms of synonymous

synonymous

adjective

as in comparable

resembling or being like another in meaning

The words used to describe the book were synonymous with "excellent."

Related Words

• comparable
• identical
• similar
• analogous
• such
• equivalent
• corresponding
• like
• tantamount
• alike
• matching
• akin
• parallel
• same
• correspondent
• consonant
• twin
• coordinate
• indistinguishable
• consistent
• equal
• coequal
• suchlike
• look-alike
• duplicate
• interchangeable
• cognate
• coincident
• even
• substitutable
• redundant
• resembling
• connate
• coextensive
• resemblant
• fungible
• conformable
• conforming
• approaching
• me-too
• approximating
• ditto
• selfsame
• close

Dissimilar Words

• different
• other
• distinctive
• unlike
• distinguishable
• dissimilar
• distinct
• diverse
• antonymous
• disparate
• distant
• opposite
• antithetical
• contradictory
• antonymic
• polar
• contrary
• nonidentical
• unalike
• differentiable
• antipodal
• diametric
• antipodean
• discriminable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of synonymous

The 2026 World Cup that became synonymous with officiating controversy ended in an appropriate fashion — with the final featuring a critical call. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 July 2026

The wealthy enclave of Palm Beach has become synonymous with opulence, but down a quiet road in the Florida town one historic house suggests a freer, less formal vision of life. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

Phillips has become increasingly synonymous with watches, while Heritage has built a billion-dollar business around collectibles that would once have been considered niche. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

According to Goldenvoice, the festival takes its name from Ocean Way, the Santa Monica street that became synonymous with the famed Ocean Way Recording studios. — Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 16 July 2026