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
These supernovas are critically important for measuring the expansion rate of the universe.
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Liz Kruesi, Quanta Magazine, 2 Feb. 2026
What is astronomically lost in the supernova of when fame and art collide?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
From late 2019 to the beginning of 2020, Betelgeuse dimmed so sharply that experts thought the star was on the brink of exploding in a supernova.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Most examinations of supernovas begin after this initial phase, but SN 2024ggi was different.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
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Liz Kruesi, Quanta Magazine, 2 Feb. 2026
What is astronomically lost in the supernova of when fame and art collide?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
From late 2019 to the beginning of 2020, Betelgeuse dimmed so sharply that experts thought the star was on the brink of exploding in a supernova.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Most examinations of supernovas begin after this initial phase, but SN 2024ggi was different.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supernova
Noun
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Contreras sees situational awareness as the key to ABS success.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Both owe a lot of their success and development to Pomona assistant coach Ben Barrows, Derek’s biological dad and Kalob’s adopted dad.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Leddy’s cap hit is likely too much for other teams to absorb in a trade, but a new deal with a smaller cap hit would be easier to swallow.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Captain Sidney Crosby was injured on a hit from Czechia's Radko Gudas and left the game early.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cameron has long been chided by critics for his on-the-nose dialogue while penning one box office record-breaking blockbuster after another.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Will there be a good old-fashioned blockbuster deal this spring?—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet, everything about the Detroit Red Wings captain and his complete game screams winner.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Supernova.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supernova. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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