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—
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synonymously
adverb
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This month is often synonymous with rain, but stargazers are in for a treat once the skies clear.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article After a decade of slinging suds, Pompano Beach’s 26 Degree Brewing Co. is poised to debut its first in-house restaurant — with help from a major Miami tastemaker whose name is synonymous with comfort food.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Evolution of Family Offices’ Wealth - From Preservation to Generation
Traditionally, family offices were synonymous with wealth preservation, focusing on safeguarding assets for future generations.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Dyson has long been synonymous with cutting-edge innovation in the beauty industry.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article After a decade of slinging suds, Pompano Beach’s 26 Degree Brewing Co. is poised to debut its first in-house restaurant — with help from a major Miami tastemaker whose name is synonymous with comfort food.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Evolution of Family Offices’ Wealth - From Preservation to Generation
Traditionally, family offices were synonymous with wealth preservation, focusing on safeguarding assets for future generations.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Dyson has long been synonymous with cutting-edge innovation in the beauty industry.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 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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