meteoric

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me·te·or·ic | \ ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik

, -ˈär- \

Definition of meteoric

1a : of or relating to a meteor

b : resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance a meteoric rise to fame

2 : of, relating to, or derived from the earth's atmosphere meteoric water

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a meteoric rise to fame

Recent Examples on the Web Thus began his meteoric rise through the parent company, Sears. — Edward Kosner, WSJ, 5 May 2022 Smith’s departure was always inevitable, but Walker’s meteoric rise during his lone season on the Plains changed the dynamic for Pearl and his staff heading into next season. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 3 May 2022 The former five-star recruit enjoyed a meteoric rise in his lone season as a starter for Georgia, helping the school win its first national title since 1980. — Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2022 Rice, who has a meteoric rise over the last few seasons, has become an integral part of Gareth Southgate’s England side as well as being a stand-in captain for the Hammers. — Liam Canning, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022 Three years earlier, Lux completed his meteoric rise through the Dodgers’ system with a stunning 49-game display in Oklahoma City. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022 San Diego County experienced a substantial drop in prices not long after a meteoric rise in 2004. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2022 Part of what makes the decision to leave coal behind so difficult is the legacy of the Chinese coal industry, which has powered the country’s meteoric economic rise. — Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022 That's a meteoric rise without grinding through a college season. — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

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