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. closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)

   his name was synonymous with greed

Other Word Forms

• synonymousness noun
• synonymously adverb
• nonsynonymous adjective
• nonsynonymously adverb
• unsynonymous adjective
• unsynonymously 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

Over the years, the name "Sherpa" has become synonymous with high-altitude guides.

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Brazil used to be the country most synonymous with World Cup glory, lifting their fifth trophy in 2002.

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Roan’s concerts have quickly become synonymous with ambitious themes, turning her performances into eye-catching events with vocals to back them.

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They saw a fresh opportunity following Webster’s death in 1843: The Merriams bought the rights to Webster’s dictionary, launching a brand that would become synonymous with the preservation and analysis of the English language.

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Her goal is “building CBS into a brand that is synonymous with trust and integrity.”

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Related Words

• compatible 
• identical 
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• interchangeable 
• one and the same