METEORIC Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

meteoric

adjective

Definition of meteoric

as in rapid

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as in volatile

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Recent Examples of meteoric But his meteoric ascent is followed by an equally spectacular downfall as addiction, paranoia, law enforcement, and his deteriorating relationship with Colombian drug lord Alejandro Sosa (Paul Shenar) begin closing in around him. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 Pumpkin, the celebrity Pumpkin has been making quite the splash over the past few months as her celebrity status continues its meteoric rise. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026 The episode chronicled his meteoric rise at Texas and the events that ultimately sent his career into a downward spiral. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Ariana Madix has had a meteoric rise as a host — one that landed her an Emmy nomination this year. — William Earl, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meteoric

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric

Adjective

The system must support rapid acceleration while allowing the interceptor to maneuver toward its target.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Both two-stage vehicles are being manufactured with full and rapid reusability in mind, with Pathfinder serving as the proving ground for that architecture.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

Their dynamic guys outside looked scary and like Oregon is going to be more explosive this year than in 2025.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Each one of her novels presents a different setting and dynamic, but her oeuvre is unified by careful thought, sharp style, and an uncanny ability to make the pages want to turn.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

This includes the more serious side effects like bone marrow problems called MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome) and a type of blood cancer called AML (acute myeloid leukemia), which may lead to death.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026
Mayor Ratu Dewa said the thickening smoke posed health risks to children, including acute respiratory infections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of acute

Adjective

Witkoff and Kushner began their whirlwind weekend of diplomacy with a three-hour meeting with Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday afternoon.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
This year’s whirlwind press tours, however, have brought standout footwear looks both within and beyond her realm of quintessential stiletto pumps.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of whirlwind

Adjective

Apple is positioning the forthcoming iPhone 18 models as ideal for artificial intelligence because of their speedy chips and the personal data such as calendars and texts that are stored on them.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
The speedy Maatsen, who would normally overlap Hemmings, tucked in instead to stay behind the ball and be in position to stop Forest breaking.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026