Meaning & use

synonymous

adjective·Academic

Having the same or a very similar meaning as another word, or closely and strongly associated with something.

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In this context, "frugal" and "thrifty" are essentially synonymous with each other.

Over the decades, her name became synonymous with excellence in classical ballet.

A note on using this word

Followed by "with," never "to," in standard usage: "synonymous with success," not "synonymous to success."

Words with a similar meaning

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