WHOPPER Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

whopper

noun

ˈ(h)wä-pər

Definition of whopper

as in lie

a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive told a whopper to get out of jury duty

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as in giant

something that is unusually large and powerful a whopper of a fish that won first prize in the derby the season finale ended with a whopper of a cliffhanger

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Recent Examples of whopper Bud had the whopper hooked with one hook of a treble behind a small gold spoon. — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 This house specialty is a whopper of a drink and comes in a goblet filled with the family’s secret blend, which is heavy on Clamato mix. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026 Another whopper was forthcoming. — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026 There’s another whopper on the way, too. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whopper

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Noun

Another way to hold accountable those spreading lies online is to sue them.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Undoubtedly, a stack of crazy, low-IQ and weird lies will follow.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of lie

Noun

No word on if there may be a deal for the duo to land over at the streaming giant as the company prepares for a few big theatrical releases ahead.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
In response, the streaming giant has sought to diversify its content in recent years, expanding into live sports, documentaries and video games in order to compete for share of consumer attention.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of giant

Noun

Then on Wednesday morning, Luna reunited with her owners thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, capping a survival tale that required avoiding bears and coyotes while locating enough sustenance and shelter.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
That level of control precluded a Vatican media operation from spinning tall tales as occurred during John Paul's reign.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of tale

Noun

Eventually, the whale breaches the surface and Jay nearly manages to break free by climbing out of its open mouth.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the natural beauty of the Golden State is offset by the graphic body horror of the whale’s innards, built on practical sets by production designer Ramsey Avery and lit by bioluminescence.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of whale

Noun

After the boutique’s statement, Clarkson doubled down on her claims on her Instagram stories with photos featuring a price tag on the bird that contradicted the shop’s first statement.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Some economists, including researchers at the Minneapolis Fed, argue the data don’t tell such a clean story.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of story

Noun

Diagnose the monster before deciding which mind and which move are required to outwit it.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
That led him to snowy Deadwood, South Dakota, and a turn as local guide Gil Jackson in the horror heist movie Beast From Haunted Cave (1959), produced by Roger’s brother, Gene Corman, and featuring Chris Robinson as the monster.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of monster

Noun

In ancient California, they are believed to have existed alongside other extinct native species, including bison-sized Jefferson’s ground sloths, Columbian mammoths and western camels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
See fossils of the 14-foot, 20,000-pound mammoths that used to roam around Texas.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

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