as in comparable
resembling or being like another in meaning
The words used to describe the book were synonymous with "excellent."
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Recent Examples of synonymous
Millennial Gray Wood and Upholstery Colors that are synonymous with a decade or a generation will instantly date your home.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
The Gaudet family is synonymous with Maryland horse racing.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Additionally, Mother’s Day often is synonymous with giving flowers, however a single flower imported by air emits up to 3 kg of CO₂ based on a Tree Nation report.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
The Gaudet family is synonymous with Maryland horse racing.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Additionally, Mother’s Day often is synonymous with giving flowers, however a single flower imported by air emits up to 3 kg of CO₂ based on a Tree Nation report.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
Adjective
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China and imports Target's first-quarter comparable sales fell 3.8%, compared to analysts' estimates of a 1.08% decline.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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For this fiscal year, Ross anticipates a flat to 3% decrease in comparable store sales for the first quarter, attributing this to cautious macroeconomic conditions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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While the top-spec Ultra model features a carbon-fiber frame and front suspension, the Track Edition has a visually identical frame made of 6061 aluminum and is a pure hardtail with no suspension.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That said, Target has a nearly identical bag, shape and all.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
29 May 2025
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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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