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

Hotel Terrestre, Mexico Brutalism is synonymous with concrete but other materials can also be used to achieve striking architecture. —Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

The simple shape is now synonymous with urban style and has inspired a host of other low-runner styles, with a similar, racing-forward design. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025

Harrison Ford is synonymous with the popcorn thriller; but no Academy Award. —Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

Lagerfeld, synonymous with dark suits and sunglasses, set off by white shirts and a white ponytail, was fond of caricatures of himself. —Miles Socha, WWD, 27 Feb. 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