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
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Recent Examples of supernova
Located in the constellation Cygnus, the Western Veil Nebula is part of a larger structure, an expansive supernova remnant called the Cygnus Loop.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Finally, Sambal Goreng Chili Topping tore into my culinary universe like a condiment supernova.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The very largest supernovas leave behind black holes, infamous for their great mystery.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The experience starts in space, taking visitors on a journey through constellations, supernovas and, eventually, the planets of the solar system.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for supernova
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Finally, Sambal Goreng Chili Topping tore into my culinary universe like a condiment supernova.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The very largest supernovas leave behind black holes, infamous for their great mystery.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The experience starts in space, taking visitors on a journey through constellations, supernovas and, eventually, the planets of the solar system.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernova
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Georgia firebrand, who has been insistent that the United States stay out of affairs abroad, has attempted similar amendments to both the NDAA and appropriations bills in past years and recently, with no success.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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In this 2024 summer blockbuster, Miami's favorite bantering detectives go on a high-stakes mission to clear their late captain's name after he's wrongfully tied to a drug conspiracy.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Before the game, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy had differing opinions about the recent blockbuster trade that landed Dallas two first-round picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark in exchange for Parsons.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the hit series Severance, Tillman plays a manager at Lumon Industries, where employees have implants that enable them to become one person at work and transform into a totally different person outside of work.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Hart, a songwriter who co-wrote some of the greatest hits of the Monkees, and a performer in his own right who made the top 10 as a member of the duo Boyce and Hart, died Wednesday at age 86.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yet Nigeria still boast depth, with new Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare scoring the winner in their 1-0 victory over Rwanda.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Supernova.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernova. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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