Synonyms for SYNONYMOUS
sɪˈnɒn ə məssyn·ony·mous

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1. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   antonymous, nonsynonymous

2. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   antonymous, nonsynonymous

3. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   nonsynonymous, antonymous

4. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   nonsynonymous, antonymous

5. synonymousadjective

   Antonyms:
   nonsynonymous

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1. synonymous

   Synonymous (Greek syn, together, and onyma, name) strictly signifies being interchangeable names for the same thing, or being one of two or more interchangeable names for the same thing; to say that two words are synonymous is strictly to say they are alike, equivalent, identical, or the same in meaning; but the use of synonymous in this strict sense is somewhat rare, and rather with reference to statements than to words.

   To say that we are morally developed is synonymous with saying that we have reaped what some one has suffered for us.

   H. W. Beecher Royal Truths p. 294. [Ticknor & Fields '66.]

   In the strictest sense, synonymous words scarcely exist; rarely, if ever, are any two words in any language equivalent or identical in meaning; where a difference in meaning can not easily be shown, a difference in usage commonly exists, so that the words are not interchangeable. By synonymous words (or synonyms) we usually understand words that coincide or nearly coincide in some part of their meaning, and may hence within certain limits be used interchangeably, while outside of those limits they may differ very greatly in meaning and use. It is the office of a work on synonyms to point out these correspondences and differences, that language may have the flexibility that comes from freedom of selection within the common limits, with the perspicuity and precision that result from exact choice of the fittest words to express each shade of meaning outside of the common limits. To consider synonymous words identical is fatal to accuracy; to forget that they are similar, to some extent equivalent, and sometimes interchangeable, is destructive of freedom and variety.

   Synonyms:
   alike, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, identical, interchangeable, like, same, similar, synonymic

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1. synonymous

   Synonyms:
   equivalent, tantamount, alike in meaning, identical, interchangeable

   Antonyms:
   opposed in meaning, not identical

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1. synonymousadjective

   (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same

   Antonyms:
   complementary, contrastive, antonymous, contrary, contradictory, converse, incompatible

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1. synonymousadjective

   Synonyms:
   equivalent, of the same meaning, of similar meaning, that express the same idea

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1. List of paraphrases for "synonymous":

   synonym

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1. Chris Thompson:

   We want travelers from all over the world to expand their view of United States beyond our bustling urban environments and really become synonymous with natural beauty, rich history and breaking adventure.

2. Chris Thompson:

   From picturesque lakes and lush forests to historical monuments and rugged landscapes, the National Parks provide an unforgettable experience for every type of traveler. we want travelers from all over the world to expand their view of United States beyond our bustling urban environments and really become synonymous with natural beauty, rich history and breaking adventure.

3. Manchester University sociologist Robert Pettit:

   Disney does such a wonderful job of representing American culture, they're almost synonymous with America.

4. Editor Robin Muir:

   Vogue has been synonymous with fashion and photography ... for 100 years, it's the style bible, I mean that old cliché comes into play.

5. Emma Goldman:

   Love, the strongest and deepest element in all life, the harbinger of hope, of joy, of ecstasy; love, the defier of all laws, of all conventions; love, the freest, the most powerful molder of human destiny; how can such an all-compelling force be synonymous with that poor little State and Church-begotten weed, marriage?