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 The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Affordable and efficacious, this serum played a key role in fueling The Ordinary’s meteoric rise through the ranks of skin care. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Tuna experienced a meteoric rise in popularity during World War I and World War II. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 As traffic on the road has increased with that meteoric rise, the problem has only grown more pressing. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Learn more about Turnstile’s meteoric rise in Lawrence Burney’s cover story Turnstile Blew Up. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meteoric

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric

Adjective

In early 2025, the organization relaunched its rapid response online efforts under a new brand, @FactPostNews, an account intentionally designed to look like an independent news aggregator, not a messaging arm of the party.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Huang has said that this system gives his company the flexibility to react to rapid changes in technology and remain agile.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

Technology stocks — a key driver of rallies in recent years — have been notably volatile in 2026.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
In the case of foods and certain beverages, breakdown of the amino acids results in volatile Strecker aldehydes, which are responsible for aroma, and in aminoketones, which impart flavor and coloration, particularly browning.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

That same approach to solving urban problems — a sweeping pragmatic vision paired with swift on-the-ground action — became the foundation of her campaign.

— Alissa Walker, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2026
That demonstration also drew swift condemnation from the Biden administration and state and local officials.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

Coach Tiago Splitter said there was not an acute source of the injury, but that Wilson began to develop soreness and tightness in his right hip throughout this week.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
The fear of déjà vu is particularly acute among the clear-eyed Republicans on their way out of Congress.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of acute

Adjective

The final sprint before election day capped Murphy’s whirlwind trip to the Middle East at the start of October for meetings with several leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
And now, following a whirlwind six-month transformation, it’s been reborn as one of Scotland’s most characterful new stays.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of whirlwind

Adjective

The design was a drastic departure from previous Astons, ditching the effortlessly speedy look for a furious, contentious design language with almost cartoonish proportions.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
This includes relaxing rules around flaring—or burning off excess natural gas at well sites—as well as doing away with a program that requires speedy fixes for large methane leaks.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026