SUPERNOVA Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

supernova

noun

ˌsü-pər-ˈnō-və

Definition of supernova

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 IceCube helps scientists gain insights into questions regarding supernova events, galaxy formation, the Big Bang, dark matter and the properties of the neutrino itself. — Daniella McCahey, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 If Chicago had not gone full supernova on Sunday, Baltimore’s offense would be the biggest fantasy story. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Over the course of its five-year mission, the Roman telescope will capture images of the Milky Way, survey the entire sky and observe supernova explosions that occurred as far as 8 billion years ago. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 There are a few ways these stars can get kicked up to these speeds, but one is to orbit a star that goes supernova. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supernova

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Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

Noun

The original show’s international profile has now been further bolstered by its shoot in Japan, where the series has become such a huge hit that setting part of Season 7 in Tokyo was a natural next step.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The pop star’s fourth album explores the cracks between the hits, the climaxes, and the comedowns.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of hit

Noun

Zhang Xiaofei, the star of Chinese blockbuster Hi, Mom, plays the captain of the Emei Women’s Football Team, which enters the Supreme Invincible Cup determined to prove its doubters wrong.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Like most of the country’s entries over the past decade, this blockbuster epic — a summer box office hit at home — makes for an extravagant display of the strength of the nation’s commercial film industry.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of blockbuster

Noun

The Brewers will face the winner of the ALCS — the Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in the series — in the World Series, which begins next Friday in Milwaukee.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Shane Pinto scored the shootout winner to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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