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

Yet operational improvements, while valuable, are not synonymous with innovation. —Ramiro Gonzalez Forcada, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

The Von Erich name is synonymous with wrestling history. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025

Patterns and bold colors are synonymous with boho style, so feel free to layer on multiple motifs in a room. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025

Many Americans have heard of the Special Immigrant Visa and think that is synonymous with Afghan allies. —James Seddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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