synonymous
adjective
syn·on·y·mous
sə-ˈnä-nə-məs 
1
: having the character of a synonym
also
: alike in meaning or significance
2
: having the same connotations, implications, or reference
to runners, Boston is synonymous with marathon—
Runners World
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synonymously
adverb
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Monaco has long been synonymous with luxury, and its real estate market continues to live up to that reputation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The challenge of fighting for democracy, liberalism, and the rule of law just got a lot harder because the president of the United States—a title that used to be synonymous with the leader of the free world—just switched sides.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
The demise of the chain is not synonymous with the demise of these crafts.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Some of the countries that are most synonymous with the World Cup – defending champion Argentina, five-time winner Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and even tournament co-host Mexico – are not a part of that program.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The challenge of fighting for democracy, liberalism, and the rule of law just got a lot harder because the president of the United States—a title that used to be synonymous with the leader of the free world—just switched sides.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
The demise of the chain is not synonymous with the demise of these crafts.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Some of the countries that are most synonymous with the World Cup – defending champion Argentina, five-time winner Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and even tournament co-host Mexico – are not a part of that program.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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synonymous
adjective
syn·on·y·mous
sə-ˈnän-ə-məs
1
: alike in meaning
2
: suggesting the same thing
a brand name that is synonymous with quality
synonymously
adverb
Etymology
from Latin synonymus "synonymous," from Greek synōnymos, literally, "having the same name," from syn- "together, along with" and onyma, onoma "name" — related to anonymous, symposium, synagogue, synchronous
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