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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And now the Meatpacking District is synonymous with fashion and luxury.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
For decades, the Dominican Republic has been synonymous with turquoise waters, bachata rhythms and world-class hospitality.
—Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
While Tom Wolfe is synonymous with New Journalism, Baum praised his editor.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
But, in the Midwest, where the holiday was popularized, Sweetest Day has become synonymous with Boyfriend Day, according to National Today.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
For decades, the Dominican Republic has been synonymous with turquoise waters, bachata rhythms and world-class hospitality.
—Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
While Tom Wolfe is synonymous with New Journalism, Baum praised his editor.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
But, in the Midwest, where the holiday was popularized, Sweetest Day has become synonymous with Boyfriend Day, according to National Today.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 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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