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 And that’s from an acclaimed Oscar nominee who has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past few years despite not looking like a matinee idol. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Geisel is one such figure, a man with a meteoric rise who revolutionized children’s literature and danced across many sides of political controversy. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Scott’s meteoric career has been marked by enormous success as well as tragedy and controversy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Needless to say, the incident left a significant impact on her — especially during the early years of the group’s meteoric rise to fame. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for meteoric

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric

Adjective

That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Patents filed earlier in the 'gold rush' are often granted with broader coverage on average than applications filed later due to the rapid growth in prior art patent filings.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

Stocks pulled back on Friday , capping off another volatile week.

— Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 July 2026
That’s because wildfire smoke contains gases like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, which react in the sun and heat to create ground-level ozone.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

Some of the most dynamic underclassmen college football has to offer this year come in big, fast and versatile sizes and shapes.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Many airline reward programs — including Delta's SkyMiles, United's MileagePlus and American Airlines' AAdvantage — have adopted some form of dynamic pricing, which bases fares on demand.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

This swift, transparent response exemplifies how major restaurant brands are prioritizing consumer protection and operational discipline during food safety crises.

— Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
About three months later, Carr publicly endorsed Paramount over Netflix on CNBC, promising swift approval.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

And while affordability is an acute issue across Florida, Miami-Dade feels it most intensely.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
The problem is more acute for musicals, given their typically larger cast sizes and need for an orchestra, and the fact that many plays now feature celebrities who are able to draw in big crowds at higher ticket prices.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Definition of acute

Adjective

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s relationship just might be one of Hollywood’s most whirlwind romances.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 July 2026
For all the breathless coverage devoted to celebrity engagements, weddings, and whirlwind divorces, some of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories involve couples who never bothered with the paperwork.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Definition of whirlwind

Adjective

CrowdStrike will run its Falcon models on Cerebras’ unique AI chips, built specifically for speedy day-to-day model usage.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Paramount urged Martínez-Olguín to set a speedy timetable for the much more impactful preliminary injunction stage.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026