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as in rapid
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as in volatile
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Recent Examples of meteoric
Such a meteoric rise evokes memories of meme-stock short squeezes — and indeed, DJT’s past rallies have featured that dynamic — but this time a different force is at work.
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Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Bieber is no stranger to paparazzi and has been dealing with an intense level of scrutiny since his meteoric rise to fame began in 2009.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That meteoric rise was solidified with the release of her second album, Nakamura, in November 2018.
—Billboard France, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Remember the meteoric rise of YouTube and early internet personas like Soulja Boy and Ray William Johnson, who pioneered internet stardom?
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
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Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Bieber is no stranger to paparazzi and has been dealing with an intense level of scrutiny since his meteoric rise to fame began in 2009.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That meteoric rise was solidified with the release of her second album, Nakamura, in November 2018.
—Billboard France, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Remember the meteoric rise of YouTube and early internet personas like Soulja Boy and Ray William Johnson, who pioneered internet stardom?
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric
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Unfortunately, the Carolina parakeet’s story is one of rapid decline and eventual extinction, driven by human activities.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The rapid expansion of the internet and the surge in video streaming – both live and on demand – have transformed how video content is delivered to users globally.—
Chetan Jaiswal,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Indian authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of civilians from villages near the volatile frontier.—
Rajesh Roy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Portable training accounts, which follow workers across jobs, would provide continuity in a dynamic economy.—
Lynn Forester de Rothschild,
Time,
11 May 2025
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Really? Decades ago, at Albertus Magnus College, my class in modern poetry was taught by Sister Norma, a dynamic nun who had written her Ph.D. dissertation on William Butler Yeats.—
Patricia Schultheis,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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According to the pharmaceutical company, the campaign encourages people to proactively discuss their acute pain management plan with their doctor and support system.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Museums are imperiled by acute financial, social, and ideological challenges.—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Senior officials from both sides quickly confirm the deal, which is expected to bring a swift conclusion to military escalation.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Having a solo focus on Daniel Richter’s new paintings has elicited a very positive response, reflected in collectors’ swift decisions to buy.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Their whirlwind political alliance, however, quickly frayed and deteriorated into a bitter feud in an Asian democracy that has long been hamstrung by clashing political clans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The new pictures come after Brittany and Patrick returned back home to the U.S. from their whirlwind European trip to several countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
11 July 2024
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And because Berube swapped him out for the speedier Bobby McMann in the third period — a defensive-minded change tied to the Tavares line’s matchup against the Sens’ top unit — Pacioretty ended up on the ice with Max Domi and Pontus Holmberg.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The star went on to reveal that the septet’s reunion will be speedy once the final five members finish their enlistments.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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Shocked to see a soaking-wet Martha at her door, Serena eagerly digests June’s hasty cover story: Lovelorn and pathetic, June has risked her life to beg Nick to run away to Canada with their daughter.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who react without thinking can end up causing a lot of stress and making hasty decisions, which can lead to more problems later on.—
Vipin Thomas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meteoric. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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