synonymous

adjective

syn·​on·​y·​mous sə-ˈnä-nə-məs 

1

: having the character of a synonym

also : alike in meaning or significance

2

: having the same connotations, implications, or reference

to runners, Boston is synonymous with marathon

—Runners World

synonymously adverb

Examples of synonymous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though Ava was briefly portrayed by the actresses Sara Fletcher and Linsey Godfrey in recent years, the unhinged and obsessive Ava is synonymous with Braun, who played the character in 2008, returned from 2015-2016, and then enjoyed another six-year run that ended this past April. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Produced by Hal Roach, whose name was synonymous with comedy classics like Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang, the show carried his signature blend of visual gags, timing, and playful domestic chaos. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

The 17-inch deep pockets are true to size to cover her mattress topper and bed, and the appearance is synonymous with sumptuous bedding. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025

And not while the Sox were synonymous with the South Side. —Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for synonymous

• anonymous
• autonomous
• economise
• eponymous

Kids Definition

synonymous

adjective

syn·​on·​y·​mous sə-ˈnän-ə-məs 

1

: alike in meaning

2

: suggesting the same thing

a brand name that is synonymous with quality

synonymously adverb

Etymology

from Latin synonymus "synonymous," from Greek synōnymos, literally, "having the same name," from syn- "together, along with" and onyma, onoma "name" — related to anonymous, symposium, synagogue, synchronous