synonymous

[ si-non-uh-muh s ]

/ sɪˈnɒn ə məs /

having the character of synonyms or a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea.

Origin of synonymous

1600–10; < Medieval Latin synōnymus < Greek synṓnymos, equivalent to syn- syn- + -ōnym- -onym + -os adj. suffix; see -ous

syn·on·y·mous·ly, adverb syn·on·y·mous·ness, noun non·syn·on·y·mous, adjective non·syn·on·y·mous·ly, adverb

un·syn·on·y·mous, adjective un·syn·on·y·mous·ly, adverb

Fraternities are almost as old as the United States and they are, in some respects, synonymous with it.

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In her remarks, the Hercules Group was synonymous with peace and safety.

Mexico’s Murderous SWAT Teams |Jason McGahan |November 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Nigeria, once synonymous with corruption and waste, is now one of the most sought-after destinations for investors.

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An independent candidate could even be the next mayor of the city most synonymous with partisanship.

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Claret, now synonymous with fine red Bordeaux, derives from the Latin word for “clear” and “pale-colored.”

Summer in a Glass: Everything’s Coming Up Rosés |Jordan Salcito |June 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
His name was synonymous with benevolence, honesty and integrity.

Scraps of Biography |Various
Till then Julien's name had been synonymous with a pure and quite intellectual joy.

The Red and the Black |Stendhal
Synonymous terms are "cultivation," "inter-tillage," "working the crop."

The First Book of Farming |Charles L. Goodrich
A liberal journalist and a chronicler of scandals were synonymous terms.

The Growth of a Soul |August Strindberg
Unselfishness and sweetness were to be synonymous with her name.

The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp |Nell Speed

synonymous

/ (sɪˈnɒnɪməs) /

(often foll by with) being a synonym (of)

(postpositive foll by with) closely associated (with) or suggestive (of) his name was synonymous with greed

synonymously, adverb synonymousness, noun