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 …—
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synonymously
adverb
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This iconic piece of outerwear is practically synonymous with French culture, despite its utilitarian origins.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
What started as a social media meme could be lighting the fire for a broader shift in the cultural zeitgeist that might also boost retail brands synonymous with the era.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
This iconic piece of outerwear is practically synonymous with French culture, despite its utilitarian origins.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Softies Marshmallow Reverse Seam Crew Neck Lounge Set At this point, the Softies brand is practically synonymous with Oprah herself.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for synonymous
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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
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