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 Dolomites may be synonymous with ski trips, but warmer weather reveals a different side of the Italian Alps. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 The June event also showcased the admirable sense of humor that had long been synonymous with Parton. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 According to Briggs, work has become synonymous with busyness and resting is seen as a sign of weakness or something taken only as an extreme reward. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Many people swear by the honey for dipping the crust, a tradition that’s become almost synonymous with the restaurant. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synonymous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
  1. comparable
  2. identical
Adjective
  • Estimating their value is difficult as comparable pieces rarely go on public auction.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Further specialist analyses will help determine whether the Kojetín hoard had a comparable significance.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Modeling two different chamber sizes To understand how the hardware might scale up, engineers modeled two different chamber sizes under identical test conditions.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The deal is almost identical to an earlier version that circulated in Sacramento last week.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of identical

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“Synonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synonymous. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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