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Synonyms & Antonyms of nonstarter
as in nonevent, shambles
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for nonstarter
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for nonstarter
- blockbuster,
- hit,
- smash,
- success,
- winner
- corker,
- crackerjack
- (also crackajack),
- dandy,
- jim-dandy,
- phenomenon
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The first known use of nonstarter was in 1865
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