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 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 Even with that meteoric growth, podcasting is still on the rise. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Chipmakers were bound to hit a rough patch after such a meteoric rise, Bret Kenwell, an investing analyst at eToro, told ABC News. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 June 2026 May’s rise in coaching has been meteoric, particularly the last four seasons. — Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for meteoric

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric

Adjective

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
In the hours, sometimes days, leading up to a collapse, the sensors could clearly detect a rapid increase in the ground tilting motion.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

Gen Z has experienced inflation, volatile markets and economic uncertainty before many even began their careers.

— Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Advertisement Even after the war ends, experts expect military spending to rise, driven by an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.

— Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

That dynamic, extrapolated across the rising local cost of essential goods, has forced more Miami-Dade families than ever before into economic distress.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Unlike isolated gym exercises, soccer naturally integrates these elements in a dynamic and enjoyable environment.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

The decision triggered swift backlash from Democratic lawmakers and created an existential—and potentially financial—crisis for the organization.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
Meanwhile, the European Commission was swift in its defense of Spain—and the trade deal that was painstakingly finalized on June 25.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

Monumental’s entry is targeted at Texas, Florida, Virginia, and Arizona, where building activity and labor shortages are most acute.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 July 2026
According to the report, Garrett’s cause of death is listed as acute fentanyl toxicity, with the manner of death ruled an accident.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 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

The new code also advocates for speedy restitution in accordance with applicable laws, and disclosures of potential conflicts of interest.

— News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026
As Trump confronts Iran war tensions at the NATO summit in Turkey, he is also set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to press for more sanctions on Russia and speedier access to American defense systems.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026