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

France’s unearthly forward line is a once-in-a-generation supernova, and, by this point, everyone agrees that Argentina’s Lionel Messi constitutes a golden generation all by himself. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026

These hot, massive stars in the cluster end their lives after a few million years as supernova explosions, the blast waves and radiation from which can create bubbles in the gas light years across, creating further pathways for ultraviolet light to escape and be detected by Hubble. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 June 2026

Scientists believe the galactic wind is being driven by intense star formation and supernova explosions triggered by the merger, though a supermassive black hole could also be playing a role. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 23 June 2026

What the champagne supernova has taught us is that this isn’t all Kyle’s fault, this isn’t all because of his partying and DJ-ing and mullet (please don’t bring it back). — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026