as in analogous
equal to something in value, meaning, or effect
His statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt. They see any criticism of the President as tantamount to treason.
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Recent Examples of tantamount
But for decades, every attempt to do this effectively has been met with howls of protest, as though the slightest bit of regulation on the curriculum of a private school is tantamount to anti-American tyranny.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Storytelling seems tantamount to Doechii’s creative rise and fashion arc, working with stylist Sam Wolff along the way and a stellar glam team.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 May 2025
Trump called his tariff rollout Liberation Day, as if trading with other countries were tantamount to being occupied by them.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
For organizations, silent offboarding is tantamount to a loss of manpower.
—Bhushan Parikh, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Storytelling seems tantamount to Doechii’s creative rise and fashion arc, working with stylist Sam Wolff along the way and a stellar glam team.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 May 2025
Trump called his tariff rollout Liberation Day, as if trading with other countries were tantamount to being occupied by them.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
For organizations, silent offboarding is tantamount to a loss of manpower.
—Bhushan Parikh, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantamount
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is not perfectly analogous to contingencies that the United States may face in the future, and not every lesson in Ukraine is applicable to U.S. military planning, but this war is nonetheless full of instructive technological innovations and breakthroughs.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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And the concho found fans across the world—especially among people who see its plight as analogous to their own, and who have latched on to it as a symbol of resilience.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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
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Last year saw three similar incursions, according to The Associated Press.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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America has previously seized Iraqi and Afghan funds for similar reasons.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Morgan Wallen American Heart arrives with 61,000 equivalent units shifted.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The difference in distance is equivalent to 3.277 percent, which makes the sun appear 6.55 percent dimmer now than in January; A change of only one part in 30.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
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“Tantamount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantamount. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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