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

But the party has recently suffered setbacks, losing a string of special elections, including one in June that brought now- Prime Minister Andy Burnham to power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Outline measures to reduce impacts on neighboring property owners and communities, including noise mitigation, light controls, setbacks, traffic improvements, emergency response coordination and other community protection measures.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of setbacks

Noun

The Connecticut Sun, willing to be patient with any ups and downs, has been investing in young players like former UConn center/forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa, acquiring her in a trade in January 2023.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
The showrunner and cast reflect on Jackie and Cole’s next chapter as a couple, their ups and eventual downs and resolving the love triangle with Alex.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026