DYNAMITE Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of dynamite

as in excellent

of the very best kind a summer blockbuster that features some really dynamite special effects

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dynamite

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verb

as in to blow up

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Recent Examples of dynamite

Adjective

If the jury remains deadlocked following more deliberations after being given the instruction, which is also sometimes called a dynamite charge, the judge would then declare a mistrial. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Maiava has at least four starters back on his offensive line, which will block for a potentially dynamite rushing tandem of Waymond Jordan and King Miller. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

These live versions dynamite that meditative hollow or expand it to the size of a megachurch. — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026 In 1969, Palestinian fighters used the area here — with Lebanon’s blessing — to wage attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli soldiers to dynamite 17 houses in Kfar Chouba. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dynamite

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Adjective

Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellent

Verb

The infamous plot to blow up the English government started with the anti-Roman Catholic Penal Laws of the 16th century—a series of laws that basically criminalized Roman Catholicism.

— Lucia Barnum, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026
At Netanyahu's election night party on Tuesday in Jerusalem, giant screens played Hollywood-style videos of soldiers marching, airstrikes blowing up buildings and other destruction.

— Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow up

Adjective

Mainly notable for its high-octane car chases and terrific stunt work, the film should, like most of Neeson’s recent efforts, find its biggest audiences on streaming and cable.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Our review praised the terrific gunplay, tense matches, and incredible graphics.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrific

Verb

The owner of the home that sits on a hill along Ponce de Leon Place has submitted plans to demolish the structure and build a new house with a pool.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Before it was demolished in the early 1800s, his crumbling mansion was said to be haunted by ghosts and strange occurrences.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of demolish

Adjective

L3Harris claims its design can deliver greater range and speed than existing systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of great

Verb

The structures were temporary in nature and eventually torn down, including the water gate entrance to a structure called the Electric Building located at the South Lagoon, which is featured in Chavez’s book.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Hedge fund manager Aaron Sosnick, a longtime advocate for bike lanes, put $8 million into an expensive pair of campaigns promoting Raman and tearing down Bass.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of tear down

Adjective

La Dame utilizes some ingredients only seen here, such as France’s superb Normandy butter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
His ability to capture Haymitch’s warmth and charm and then weave that into the rage and heartbreak the Hunger Games sparks is superb.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of superb

Verb

The students on Thursday asked public servants to prevent outgoing officials from destroying documentation or evidence of potential wrongdoing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
According to the Federal Trade Commission, destroy anything containing sensitive information to protect yourself from identity theft.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

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