COMEDOWNS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

comedowns

noun

plural of comedown

as in demises

a loss of status after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick

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Recent Examples of comedowns The pacing is more frenetic, the narration more biting, the flashbacks more jarring, and the comedowns much harsher. — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedowns

Noun

SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025

Definition of demises

Noun

But the Explorer’s acceleration is loud, prompting one of the vehicle’s few engine downfalls.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
What appears to be a series of dramatic personal downfalls is in fact part of a broader pattern shaped by the country’s political system.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026

Definition of downfalls

Noun

Employers notice people who have challenged themselves, overcome setbacks, and demonstrated the discipline to keep learning and improving over time.

— Alex DiLeonardo, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Iran has demonstrated its ability to effectively control the Strait of Hormuz and to strike American allies in the region, and setbacks to allies such as Hezbollah are unlikely to permanently end Tehran’s ability to project power through proxies.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of setbacks

Noun

The Lions committed two turnovers and also turned it over on downs at the Cincinnati 29 late in the first quarter.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Each have had their ups and downs during camp, as Milton started camp off by edging just ahead, but Howell has brought it back to a more dead-heat battle in recent days as Milton has thrown a couple of interceptions.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026