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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At the time, Quebec was largely synonymous with Canada and its vast borders included most of the present-day Midwest.
—Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Tony Todd, an actor synonymous with the franchise, will make an appearance as William Bludworth in the upcoming film, IMDB shows.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Upon its launch, the Four Seasons Yacht will offer a variety of itineraries synonymous with private yachting, including the Caribbean and Mediterranean, hitting over 130 destinations across over 30 countries in its debut year.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
Dogme was then immediatley synonymous with a new and energetic culture coming out of Denmark.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Tony Todd, an actor synonymous with the franchise, will make an appearance as William Bludworth in the upcoming film, IMDB shows.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Upon its launch, the Four Seasons Yacht will offer a variety of itineraries synonymous with private yachting, including the Caribbean and Mediterranean, hitting over 130 destinations across over 30 countries in its debut year.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
Dogme was then immediatley synonymous with a new and energetic culture coming out of Denmark.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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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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