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
Too often, commissions in Washington are synonymous with doing nothing.
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Robert Hormats, Time, 3 July 2025
Although the tools were small, the authors state that this is not synonymous with a lack of refinement.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
The sign, which was put up by Kentucky developer Jimmy Harston in 2004, has taken on a life of its own, becoming a spectacle among social media users, fodder for comedians, the inspiration behind the FC Cincinnati-Columbus Crew rivalry and synonymous with long drives through Ohio cornfields.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The Florida Panhandle town of Apalachicola is synonymous with the state’s oyster industry and fishing supports much of the local economy.
—Emily L. Mahoney, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Robert Hormats, Time, 3 July 2025
Although the tools were small, the authors state that this is not synonymous with a lack of refinement.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
The sign, which was put up by Kentucky developer Jimmy Harston in 2004, has taken on a life of its own, becoming a spectacle among social media users, fodder for comedians, the inspiration behind the FC Cincinnati-Columbus Crew rivalry and synonymous with long drives through Ohio cornfields.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The Florida Panhandle town of Apalachicola is synonymous with the state’s oyster industry and fishing supports much of the local economy.
—Emily L. Mahoney, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
Adjective
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The corporate giant acquired Dollar Shave Club (DSC) in 2016 for what seems almost identical reasons—viral marketing that challenged industry giants.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For example, the pattern carved into the creamy marble sides of the Lounge Bar is identical to that in the intricate iroko wood ceiling.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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