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
The real challenge — and opportunity — is unlearning past norms and creating new ones so that flexibility doesn’t become synonymous with always on.
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Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Massimo Dutti has become synonymous for its relaxed suede bags that deliver effortless chic vibes every time.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
During his first postgame press conference at UNC, Bill Belichick maintained the stoic demeanor that became synonymous with his lengthy run with the New England Patriots.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another place in Poland’s capital whose culture is synonymous with reinvention—and refueling is Elektrownia Powiśle.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
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Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Massimo Dutti has become synonymous for its relaxed suede bags that deliver effortless chic vibes every time.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
During his first postgame press conference at UNC, Bill Belichick maintained the stoic demeanor that became synonymous with his lengthy run with the New England Patriots.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another place in Poland’s capital whose culture is synonymous with reinvention—and refueling is Elektrownia Powiśle.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
Adjective
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Israeli F-15s had no comparable missile to the Phoenix at that time.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Neither quarterback lit the world on fire as a rookie, though Maye posted comparable -- if not better -- stats to Williams with less playing time.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Malibu and Elvis are dressed in identical outfits that match their mother’s costume.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The organization has asked the identical questions yearly since 2001, and the results are remarkable stable and positive.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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