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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Told through new interviews with all four members, the film traces the band’s meteoric rise during the first half of the ‘80s propelled by George’s flamboyant look and persona.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
An animatronic Reed Hastings will inform guests about Netflix’s humble beginnings and meteoric rise, from mail-order DVD service to top-shelf streamer.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Told through new interviews with all four members, the film traces the band’s meteoric rise during the first half of the ‘80s propelled by George’s flamboyant look and persona.
—David Chiu, People.com, 12 June 2025
Reaching its meteoric growth rates requires a substantial amount of cash.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteoric. Accessed 19 Jun. 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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