synonymous

[ si-non-uh-muhs ]

adjective

1. having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.

synonymous

/ sɪˈnɒnɪməs /

adjective

1. often foll by with being a synonym (of)
2. postpositivefoll bywith closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)

   his name was synonymous with greed

Derived Forms

• synˈonymousness, noun
• synˈonymously, adverb

Other Words From

• syn·ony·mous·ly adverb
• syn·ony·mous·ness noun
• nonsyn·ony·mous adjective
• nonsyn·ony·mous·ly adverb
• unsyn·ony·mous adjective
• unsyn·ony·mous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of synonymous¹

First recorded in 1600–10; from Medieval Latin synōnymus, from Greek synṓnymos, equivalent to syn- prefix + -ōnym- “name, word” + -os adjective suffix; syn-, -onym, -ous

Example Sentences

"Hustle culture has got a bad rap associated with it, almost like it's synonymous with toxicity in the workplace. But when I think about it, it's just that there are people out there that have resiliency, they have great determination, they make things happen for themselves," said Lightman.

From Salon

Then the game happened - and it did not play out with the ferocity and enterprising rugby with which this fixture has become synonymous in recent years.

From BBC

Now that brand - and that name - is synonymous with the Republican Party, with various members of the Trump family now wielding influence.

From BBC

Friendship bracelets have become synonymous with the pop star and her sellout Eras tour and are regularly swapped with fellow "Swifties" at her concerts.

From BBC

His innovative creations were worn by Hollywood stars and supermodels and he became synonymous with blending India's rich cultural heritage with a contemporary flair.

From BBC

Related Words

• compatible
• identical
• identified
• interchangeable
• one and the same