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 Ever since Bram Stoker popularized Count Dracula as a gothic figure of fantasy, the word vampire has been synonymous with undead bloodsuckers who vanish in a puff of smoke in the morning light (if not dazzle a little in the sunshine). — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 The type of run which McNeil, who left for Palace this summer, made in that match against Liverpool is one that has been synonymous with Dewsbury-Hall since his move to Everton from Chelsea last summer. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2020, she was jailed for taking part in an anti-police brutality protest near the Kremlin with Pussy Riot, clad in their synonymous pink balaclavas. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Warm, Cozy, and Inviting Rosy hues, scalloped edges, and floral patterns are synonymous with romance books because of the warm, fluttery feeling a good love story leaves the reader with. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synonymous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synonymous
  1. comparable
  2. identical
Adjective
  • Guarducci also noted the strength of the market, adding that Beverly Hills restaurants can generate volumes 20 to 30 percent higher than comparable New York locations.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Predicting Murray’s ceiling in Minnesota is comparable to predicting the weather.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparable
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  • 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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