SUPERNOVAE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

supernovas

noun

variants or supernovae

plural of supernova

as in successes

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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Noun

The United States’ epic twentieth-century successes in diplomacy set dangerously high expectations.

— Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
But seven years after its launch, Apple’s successes are cohering into a recognizable style.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

Drawn Together placed first, above blockbusters such as Project Hail Mary in fourth and Masters of the Universe in fifth, in the latest Prime Video film ranking, for the week of September 7-13.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
At the same time that audiences are embracing big blockbusters on the biggest screens, the theatrical industry has also seen a return of moviegoers for smaller-budget and genre films.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of blockbusters

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Why Bryson City is a fan favorite On the resulting list of readers’ choice award winners, Bryson City was the only place in North Carolina to land in the top 10.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
Last weekend, the football team honored the gold medal winners during a home game against Charlotte.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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