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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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

His 28-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold late in the second quarter beat Delane, who had excellent position.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 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

Originally designed in 1893 as two side-by-side hotels built by feuding family members, the collective property was demolished in 1929 to make room for the Empire State Building’s construction.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
Plans to either demolish the structure or preserve it were offered by various community groups.

— Pam DeFiglio, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 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

Estrogen puts the brakes on the demo crew by capping how much gets torn down and keeps the building crew ramped up to finish the rebuild.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026
The city already owns a nearby lot and other parcels and wants to tear down the Willis house for the public road expansion.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of tear down

Adjective

As for Hüller, this is another superb performance in a series of them in recent years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Jansen then trapped Travis Head lbw for 14 after a review and Simon Harmer took a superb catch at gully to send back Marnus Labuschagne (14) with Australia reduced to 45-4 in 14 overs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 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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