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equal to something in value, meaning, or effect
His statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt. They see any criticism of the President as tantamount to treason.
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Recent Examples of tantamount
Tomás Sidenfaden, 45, a software engineer from Los Angeles, said the board has a big budget but is not delivering tantamount results, especially on homelessness, housing and public safety.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Telling someone that an item is AI-generated is tantamount to setting off alarm bells and triggering them into a tirade.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
As Michael struggled with his own battles, Julie knew that her role as caregiver was tantamount to his journey.
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David Wade,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The teachers aren’t asking for a pay raise — but their high-cost benefits are tantamount to a big pay cut.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Telling someone that an item is AI-generated is tantamount to setting off alarm bells and triggering them into a tirade.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
As Michael struggled with his own battles, Julie knew that her role as caregiver was tantamount to his journey.
—
David Wade,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The teachers aren’t asking for a pay raise — but their high-cost benefits are tantamount to a big pay cut.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tantamount
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantamount
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To some investors, the current moment is analogous to the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s.
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The four-year ban is analogous with the maximum punishment for intentional doping.
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While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.
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In March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted a similar ordinance, charging violators per firework instead of per incident.
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The high court issued similar rulings last year that allowed the administration to revoke the legal protection for Venezuelans.
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That melancholy was discovered by the Romantics, and, in its coarser variation, was equivalent to despair.
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One cup of frozen watermelon cubes is equivalent to 1 ounce of watermelon juice, which is what Witherspoon calls for in the recipe.
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“Tantamount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantamount. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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