Olympian

adjective

Definition of Olympiannext
as in utopian

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Recent Examples of Olympian Longet met Olympian skier Sabich in Bear Valley at a celebrity skiing exhibition in 1972. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026 Shortly after separating, Longet met Olympian skier Spider Sabich and quickly developed a close bond with him. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Before that, the brand named rugby player and Olympian Ilona Maher its first ambassador in 2024. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 Here's everything to know about the actress' life over 50 years after shooting Olympian boyfriend Spider Sabich. — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Olympian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Olympian
  1. utopian
  2. cosmic
  3. galactic
  4. angelic
  5. blissful
  6. beatific
  7. paradisiacal
Adjective
  • In ‘The Strange Architect,’ VanderMeer explores the legacy of Arthur Bream, a man whose dreams of building a utopian community are wrecked when his daughter goes missing.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • But advocating for morally just, utopian policies is the sort of thing that democratic socialists ought to be doing.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Definition of utopian
Adjective
  • Thus, this system offers scientists a rare chance to study one of the rarest types of binary systems and one of the rarest cosmic explosions.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2026
  • That, by itself, makes cosmic news, but the nature of that planet and that moon make the story even stranger.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of cosmic
Adjective
  • Instead, these magnetic fields seem to be organized by the motion of gas that occurred during the formation of this galactic cluster.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, an instrument called the Pluto Energetic Particle Spectrometer Science Investigation is measuring galactic cosmic rays, extremely fast particles created when stars explode.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of galactic
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  • Best known for his angelic voice that plays on R&B and pop, WONHO seems to be testing out something new, bordering on dance, EDM, club, house, mellow pop, and hyper-pop.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Danko’s angelic voice sweetens every song, and the organ/piano fusion of Manuel and Hudson ties it all together.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Definition of angelic
Adjective
  • Bayview Beach, north of Washburn, Wisconsin, encompasses four blissful miles of shoreline that, for the most part, remain a local secret.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • After all, a vacation should be anchored in open-minded whimsy and blissful R&R, much like trying out a divisive trend or relishing the effortless elegance of a breezy pair of pants.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of blissful
Adjective
  • To the right, there’s a guy with a beatific smile who seems to be enjoying more than the snake, an enormous gun propped vertically between his legs.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
    — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of beatific
Adjective
  • With its paradisiacal beaches, including Playa El Valle, Playa Ermitaño, and Playa Rincón, this destination is perfect for those seeking pure nature and tranquility.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • The paradisiacal destination isn’t that surprising a choice to fans of Kelce and his bride to be, Taylor Swift.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of paradisiacal

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“Olympian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Olympian. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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