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
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a meteoric rise to fame
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Jefferson-Wooden’s collegiate career at Coastal Carolina University built the foundation for this meteoric rise, including an NCAA Indoor 60-meter championship in 2022.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Aug. 2025
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But despite its meteoric rise, Microsoft has been streamlining its workforce in recent months.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Aug. 2025
Solar Power: From Niche to Powerhouse One bright spot is the meteoric rise of solar power.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But despite its meteoric rise, Microsoft has been streamlining its workforce in recent months.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Wednesday, the meteoric rise not only stalled, but the glow may have disappeared.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteoric. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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