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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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

Her shoes are already a favorite among industry insiders for their sleek appeal and excellent construction.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In late September, the concept was thrust back into the public consciousness thanks to a Variety interview with actor Jack Innanen, who plays the Canadian himbo Paul Baker on the excellent sitcom Adults.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

He’s thrived while finally given a full workload for the first time, showing terrific vision and explosion as a receiver and runner.

— Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Some of those who contributed to it brought it to Knott’s Berry Farm, where it has been fine-tuned into the terrific Ghost Town Alive!

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrific

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For one thing, Baron Haussmann had demolished swaths of the neighborhood in the mid-eighteen-hundreds to create the Place de la République.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
In the 1990s, plans to demolish the deteriorating site and replace it with an underground car park sparked fierce opposition from local residents and traders, who successfully campaigned to save it.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of demolish

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At the time, LeVota said the plan could involve tearing down one or both stadiums.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Religious, political, and community leaders from across Texas were in Fort Worth to celebrate the project before a bulldozer began to tear down the Southside Community Center.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tear down

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The answer is both, with Wildwood representing a staggering achievement from the company that has given us such superb efforts as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Granted, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are superb smartphones, and safe choices if you're used to the status quo.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of superb

Verb

Rather than undertaking the difficult but just and moral work of reform of the nation's immigration laws, Vance would destroy and expel their families with a smile, claiming that such actions will save you money.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Running low on fuel, NASA chose to steer Cassini straight into Saturn's atmosphere, where the spacecraft was destroyed.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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