synonymous

adjective

Definition of synonymousnext
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 The event will now carry sponsorship from Wheatley American Vodka, continuing a tradition that stretches back decades when beer brands became synonymous with NASCAR's preseason showcase. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Wood was asked about a golf outing where a friend’s father showed up in a traditional dress code, only to find the rest of the group in quarter-zips and in vests from a brand that shall go unnamed but is synonymous with New York’s Wall Street. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 While Dickies has long been synonymous with trusted workwear, this collection extends that legacy into footwear with products designed for today’s workforce. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 That instrument, so prominent on Midland’s debut but less so on subsequent albums, is synonymous with Texas country, dating back to Bob Wills and the heyday of Western swing. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synonymous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
  1. comparable
  2. identical
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  • In an exchange relationship, benefits are given with the expectation of comparable repayment; in a communal one, they’re given in response to need, on the assumption that care flows both ways over time.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Experts point out that there are no known examples of this sort of clothing in comparable sculptures from Anatolia or mainland Greece, so the garb reflects a local tradition distinct to the ancient kingdom of Lydia.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparable
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  • Go back further and the shape of the argument flips, but the underlying tension is identical.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As the riders lean their bikes against the bench, Tom notices the machines are identical in brand and color.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of identical

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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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