HUMDINGER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

humdinger

noun

ˈhəm-ˈdiŋ-ər

Definition of humdinger

as in dream

something very good of its kind the concert concluded with a humdinger of a fireworks display

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Recent Examples of humdinger For the anti-capitalist cognoscenti, McKenzie’s press tour for Everyone Is Lying to You for Money has been a real humdinger. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026 The resolute tango between the personal and the practical is a hallmark of a cookbook humdinger. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026 But this $12-a-year deal is a humdinger from Black Friday that's still active. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 16 Dec. 2025 Keep an eye on the docket with Lively’s own upcoming summary judgment submission sure to be a humdinger of its own too. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for humdinger

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humdinger

Noun

Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Let’s travel path two and figure out how this career part timer doesn’t have to put the rest of their life on hold while the dream career is still TBD.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of dream

Noun

The revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical reimagines the ‘80s classic in the style of the Harlem ballroom scene, where each cat is now a human competitor walking the runway and competing in categories like voguing and beauty.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
As a beauty editor, I am blessed with an overflowing stash of some of the best hydrating and active products for mature skin, period.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of beauty

Noun

But these two put on a doozy last night, a 5-4 Red Sox win in extras that saw a near no-hitter, an emotional comeback, an ejection on a check-swing call and a walk-off.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Then came the real doozy in Saturday night's Game 3 when the Golden Knights led 4-0 well into the third period before the Hurricanes scored three goals in a record 39 seconds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026

Definition of doozy

Noun

Of course all the business between Patricia and the Boogeyman is just an excuse for Widow’s Bay to stage a corker of a send-up of 1978’s Halloween and slasher movies of its ilk.

— Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The breakfast buffet is supremely surreal A big part of every season of The White Lotus is the breakfast buffet, and the Martinez’s daily extravaganza is a corker.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of corker

Noun

This pantry staple works wonders to remove grease and grime from multiple surfaces in your home, including your oven, without chemicals.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
Listening to his composition, I am struck by its beauty, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable sense of wonder that animates it.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of wonder

Noun

The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
This strategic evolution aims to transition Atlas from a high-cost marvel to a scalable, commercially viable solution.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of marvel

Noun

That indicates the strength is not a one-quarter phenomenon, and that management expects the momentum to continue in future quarters.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Long before tunnel fits became a social media phenomenon, Dennis Rodman used his arrivals as an extension of his personality, while Iverson helped reshape NBA fashion through throwback jerseys, jewelry and hip-hop style.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of phenomenon

Noun

As for the performance T-shirts in the lineup, the oversized, moisture-wicking beauts are meant to turn heads in their color-happy Turmeric iteration.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
For example, avocados are high in fiber, with half of one of those beauts having five grams of fiber.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026

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