as in success
a person or thing that is successful
tragically, a shoulder injury cut short the pitching career of one of baseball's brightest supernovas
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Recent Examples of supernova
Located in the constellation Cygnus, the Western Veil Nebula is part of a larger structure, an expansive supernova remnant called the Cygnus Loop.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Finally, Sambal Goreng Chili Topping tore into my culinary universe like a condiment supernova.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The very largest supernovas leave behind black holes, infamous for their great mystery.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The experience starts in space, taking visitors on a journey through constellations, supernovas and, eventually, the planets of the solar system.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Finally, Sambal Goreng Chili Topping tore into my culinary universe like a condiment supernova.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The very largest supernovas leave behind black holes, infamous for their great mystery.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The experience starts in space, taking visitors on a journey through constellations, supernovas and, eventually, the planets of the solar system.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernova
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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His passing closes the chapter on a career that bridged classic Hollywood and modern blockbusters, reminding audiences of the enduring power of storytelling across genres and generations.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, blockbusters such as A Minecraft Movie (approaching $1B in global box office) and other successful studio launches have boosted the film sector.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the hit series Severance, Tillman plays a manager at Lumon Industries, where employees have implants that enable them to become one person at work and transform into a totally different person outside of work.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Hart, a songwriter who co-wrote some of the greatest hits of the Monkees, and a performer in his own right who made the top 10 as a member of the duo Boyce and Hart, died Wednesday at age 86.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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Are the Clean winners cruelty-free or vegan?—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Supernova.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernova. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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