Synonyms of supernova

supernova

noun

ˌsü-pər-ˈnō-və 

as in success

a person or thing that is successful

tragically, a shoulder injury cut short the pitching career of one of baseball's brightest supernovas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• success
• hit
• blockbuster
• winner
• phenomenon
• megahit
• smash
• gem
• blue chip
• sensation
• treasure
• pip
• natural
• jewel
• marvel
• blue chipper
• victory
• corker
• triumph
• crackerjack
• coup
• wonder
• prizewinner
• dandy
• jim-dandy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bomb
• catastrophe
• failure
• turkey
• bust
• washout
• fiasco
• flop
• debacle
• clinker
• dud
• misfire
• disappointment
• lemon
• loser
• bummer
• fizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supernova

IceCube helps scientists gain insights into questions regarding supernova events, galaxy formation, the Big Bang, dark matter and the properties of the neutrino itself. — Daniella McCahey, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

If Chicago had not gone full supernova on Sunday, Baltimore’s offense would be the biggest fantasy story. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Over the course of its five-year mission, the Roman telescope will capture images of the Milky Way, survey the entire sky and observe supernova explosions that occurred as far as 8 billion years ago. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

There are a few ways these stars can get kicked up to these speeds, but one is to orbit a star that goes supernova. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026