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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The dawn of a new year is often synonymous with change, whether personally, professionally, or, in this case, sartorially.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
This is not a program synonymous with sustained success.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
To the outside world, the South is synonymous with beach trips and oppressive humidity; those of us who have spent a significant time in the region, however, know that’s only part of the narrative.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
The brand is synonymous with comfort; the company has been around for over 240 years.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
This is not a program synonymous with sustained success.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
To the outside world, the South is synonymous with beach trips and oppressive humidity; those of us who have spent a significant time in the region, however, know that’s only part of the narrative.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
The brand is synonymous with comfort; the company has been around for over 240 years.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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