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I understand the meaning of "synonym", I'm just not sure of its usage, in particular the correct preposition follows it.

From Cambridge DictionaryFrom Cambridge Dictionary

Cool is not a synonym for all things good.

Which indicates "a synonym for" is a correct use.

Ngram Viewers shows "a synonym of" could also be a correct use.

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Does this mean the same thing as the quotation?

Cool is not a synonym of all things good.

I understand the meaning of "synonym", I'm just not sure of its usage, in particular the correct preposition follows it.

From Cambridge Dictionary

Cool is not a synonym for all things good.

Which indicates "a synonym for" is a correct use.

Ngram Viewers shows "a synonym of" could also be a correct use.

enter image description here

Does this mean the same thing as the quotation?

Cool is not a synonym of all things good.

I understand the meaning of "synonym", I'm just not sure of its usage, in particular the correct preposition follows it.

From Cambridge Dictionary

Cool is not a synonym for all things good.

Which indicates "a synonym for" is a correct use.

Ngram Viewers shows "a synonym of" could also be a correct use.

enter image description here

Does this mean the same thing as the quotation?

Cool is not a synonym of all things good.

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JJJohn
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"a synonym of" vs. "a synonym for"

I understand the meaning of "synonym", I'm just not sure of its usage, in particular the correct preposition follows it.

From Cambridge Dictionary

Cool is not a synonym for all things good.

Which indicates "a synonym for" is a correct use.

Ngram Viewers shows "a synonym of" could also be a correct use.

enter image description here

Does this mean the same thing as the quotation?

Cool is not a synonym of all things good.