as in pistol
a very energetic person
what this club needs is a fireball who will bring some sorely needed energy and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of fireball
These fireballs often last longer and shine brighter, thanks to their origins in larger fragments of space debris.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
These fireballs are caused by bigger comet particles that burn brighter and last longer than the typical meteor.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2025
Bright meteors and fireballs, very bright meteors, frequently streak across the night sky, creating a path of light and color overhead.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Since lunar light pollution will hide the milder meteors, only the brightest shooting stars and fireballs will be visible.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 July 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
These fireballs are caused by bigger comet particles that burn brighter and last longer than the typical meteor.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2025
Bright meteors and fireballs, very bright meteors, frequently streak across the night sky, creating a path of light and color overhead.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Since lunar light pollution will hide the milder meteors, only the brightest shooting stars and fireballs will be visible.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireball
Noun
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What had happened, according to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, was that a man named Jalen Welch, 25, walked into the argument holding a pistol in a threatening manner and approached the shooter, described as a man from Oak Park.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The nephew had fallen asleep on the couch and was awakened by a man holding a pistol.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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From the infield to the outfield gaps, the 5-foot-7, 150-pound dynamo has been the Marlins’ ultimate plug-and-play weapon.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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Not long ago, the Kings had two rising stars in Fox and Haliburton with Mitchell coming off the bench as a defensive dynamo.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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“Fireball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireball. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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