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 Grammy winner reflects on his upbringing, his meteoric rise to fame and a career that has included more than 20 million records sold. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 His meteoric rise at Indiana won the Hoosiers a national championship, him the Heisman Trophy, and warranted the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 The United Arab Emirates, however, is the biggest success story in the ranking, both for 2026 and for its meteoric rise throughout the 21st century. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 The Label Drama There seemed to be no ceiling for NewJeans’ meteoric rise. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for meteoric

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric

Adjective

Although modest today, Great Falls was substantial for its time and reflects rapid advances in turbine and generator engineering during the early twentieth century.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
The trend cycle in beauty is rapid, but there’s not one identifiable aesthetic dominating the present moment.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

Inflation remains volatile in many countries, reflecting varied conditions in markets around the world.

— John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Beyond the oil and gas industry, major banks including JPMorgan are making record profits during the ongoing war thanks to heavy trading volumes as investors rush to dump volatile assets or buy the dip.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The imagery and time-lapse video reveal an unprecedented look at the sun’s complex and dynamic photosphere, the visible surface of the sun that exists as a thin layer of atmosphere shaped by magnetic fields and currents of fluid plasma.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

Araki, who has honed his craft on the swift schedules of both low-budget movies and episodic television, says there’s something to be gained from having the momentum that comes with never being able to slow down.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 2026
The swift capitulation put many other law firms at a disadvantage.

— Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

The concern is especially acute for seniors and people with mobility challenges.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Ukraine remains heavily reliant on the American Patriot PAC-3 system to intercept Russian ballistic missiles and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly argued that domestic production of this technology would help to ease an acute air defense shortage.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of acute

Adjective

Zelenskyy made the request directly to Trump in an Oval Office meeting this week during his whirlwind trip to Washington, according to one person familiar with the matter.

— Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
For Barnes, free agency offers a chance to reset amid another whirlwind campaign.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of whirlwind

Adjective

Now, Pewitt, 51, formerly of Hammond, is asking for the Porter County charge, for allegedly shooting at a sheriff’s deputy, to be dismissed because the delay violates Pewitt’s right to a speedy trial, according to the filing.

— Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Featuring a larger, more durable display and speedy 5G connectivity, the Apple Watch Series 11 keeps students connected and healthy.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026