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 latest tournament continues a meteoric rise for Sivanandan, who became the youngest female player to defeat a grandmaster in August 2025. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 What is genuinely remarkable, though, is that this meteoric machine drives with the straightforwardness of a Toyota Camry. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 The flame-throwing Schlittler has been on a meteoric rise since making his MLB debut on July 9, 2025. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Outfield prospect Eric Hartman’s meteoric rise earned him Baseball America’s 2026 Braves minor league player of the year honor. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meteoric

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric

Adjective

The National Weather Service said rainfall was diminishing in the area but that rapid river rises and flooding remained possible.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
The National Weather Service said rainfall was diminishing in the area but rapid river rises and flooding remained possible.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

The researchers focused on volatile elements such as sodium, zinc and potassium, which evaporate easily at high temperatures.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Gonzales pointed to the volatile state budget’s dependence on tax revenue from wealthy Californians, some of whom have proactively moved out of the state because of the proposal.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

There can be two women who are strong and dynamic, who are, at points, up against each other or bumping heads, but have the same mission and goal.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Currently, however, AI is primarily being used for ICE and other surveillance, drone warfare targeting and potential dynamic pricing at places like McDonald’s.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

The turmoil from Moore’s Michigan conduct continues to linger, 10 months later, but the process of clearing out his office in Schembechler Hall went remarkably swift.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
The comments drew swift condemnation from California leaders, even as the White House communications director, Steven Cheung, insisted the president’s remarks had been taken out of context.

— Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

In some parts of Africa, the obstacles to foreign investment are more acute.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
For instance, a patient might be admitted for diverticulitis (primary diagnosis), but found on post-op labs to have acute blood-loss anemia (secondary diagnosis).

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of acute

Adjective

Stewart recalls the whirlwind five-game series that included the star breaking teammate Sue Bird’s nose with an inadvertent elbow and game-altering clutch baskets by Taurasi.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
The Australian pop star had a whirlwind couple of years on the road and on TV.

— Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of whirlwind

Adjective

Because of this, speculation and rumors started to swirl regarding a reunion with Tyreek Hill, the speedy wide receiver who has been working out and hinted at signing with a team soon.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Many are under $100, and some are even eligible for speedy, two-day Prime delivery.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026