meteoric
adjective
me·te·or·ic
ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik 
-ˈär-
1
a
: of or relating to a meteor
b
: resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance
a meteoric rise to fame
2
: of, relating to, or derived from the earth's atmosphere
meteoric water
Examples of meteoric in a Sentence
a meteoric rise to fame
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac certainly appreciate the managerial inspiration behind this meteoric rise, as the co-owners made clear when speaking exclusively to The Athletic before the loss to Millwall.
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Even by Silicon Valley standards, that’s a meteoric rise.
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Despite his meteoric rise, Maye’s decision to drive a decade-old truck is reflective of the behaviors of a cadre of professional athletes and NFL veterans who have remained prudent with their earnings, even as their net worths skyrocket.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac certainly appreciate the managerial inspiration behind this meteoric rise, as the co-owners made clear when speaking exclusively to The Athletic before the loss to Millwall.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Even by Silicon Valley standards, that’s a meteoric rise.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Despite his meteoric rise, Maye’s decision to drive a decade-old truck is reflective of the behaviors of a cadre of professional athletes and NFL veterans who have remained prudent with their earnings, even as their net worths skyrocket.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteoric. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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meteoric
adjective
me·te·or·ic
ˌmēt-ē-ˈȯr-ik
-ˈär-
1
: of or relating to a meteor
a meteoric shower
2
: resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance
a meteoric rise to fame
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