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 pop star’s fourth album explores the cracks between the hits, the climaxes, and the comedowns. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 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

How To Air Dry Jeans Properly One of the downfalls that comes with air drying jeans is ending up with a pair that feels stiff or scratchy.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
The Bills defense, one of the downfalls, did get the stop needed in this one and held off a late scoring drive.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of downfalls

Noun

The goalkeeper, who missed much of the season with an injury and endured setbacks during his recovery, has his own reason to cherish one more appearance.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
After years of hype, controversy and a string of high-profile setbacks, Tesla's Cybertruck is heading toward the end of the road.

— Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of setbacks

Noun

Penn State's offense dominated third downs early, gaining an average of 17 yards on their six first-half third downs and finishing 7-for-14 on third down and 2-for-3 on fourth down.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Colasante immediately completed a 7-yard pass to Anderson, and Collins picked up a first down with a 10-yard run, but Naperville North turned the ball over on downs at their 42.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026