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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of supernova
Then there’s poet and novelist Ocean Vuong, whose appearance on the show in 2025 was like a supernova.
—
Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Scientists hope that Rubin’s supernova data can help resolve the Hubble tension, the observation that the early universe appears to have expanded faster than the more recent universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
Looking for heavy elements Heavy elements are forged in stars and released in powerful supernova explosions within galaxies.
—Lisa Kewley, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
According to our models, when a massive, Population III star reaches the end of its life, its core collapses into a black hole, but the resulting supernova explosion isn’t energetic enough to blow the entire star apart.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for supernova
Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Scientists hope that Rubin’s supernova data can help resolve the Hubble tension, the observation that the early universe appears to have expanded faster than the more recent universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
Looking for heavy elements Heavy elements are forged in stars and released in powerful supernova explosions within galaxies.
—Lisa Kewley, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
According to our models, when a massive, Population III star reaches the end of its life, its core collapses into a black hole, but the resulting supernova explosion isn’t energetic enough to blow the entire star apart.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for supernova
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernova
Noun
-
And the game overall is the latest in a mini stretch of recent success.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
-
The success has not changed another of Kelly’s trademarks, which is to show as little emotion on the mound as possible, which means pretty much none.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Noun
-
Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
-
Jo Adell and Donovan Walton each had three hits as the Angels bounced back after blowing a late seven-run lead in the series opener Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Noun
-
Disney is betting the film’s cross-generational appeal, timely tech anxiety and a new Taylor Swift song will help tee up the summer’s family blockbusters.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
-
In January 2000, Brind’Amour was dealt in a midseason blockbuster from the Flyers, moving along with goalie prospect Jean-Marc Pelletier and a draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for Keith Primeau.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
Instead, another contestant was named the winner.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
-
Take our hair care winner, the Xtressé Hair Therapy System, which aims to thicken and repair your strands with a combination of at-home daily rituals and professional, in-office care.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supernova.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernova. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
