as in excellent
of the very best kind
a summer blockbuster that features some really dynamite special effects
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as in to blow up
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Recent Examples of dynamite
Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2024
In the end, dozens of members of the ironworkers union were convicted federally in dynamite plots.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
The 5-5 point guard has been dynamite all season for the Warriors, averaging around 14 points, six rebounds, seven assists and four steals through her first 18 games.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Jess [Bromwell] and her team have come up with are dynamite.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2024
In the end, dozens of members of the ironworkers union were convicted federally in dynamite plots.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Verb
In 1969, a federal grand jury had indicted him and two other White Panthers, Plamondon and Jack Forrest, for conspiring to dynamite a clandestine CIA recruiting office on Main Street in Ann Arbor in 1968.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
The 5-5 point guard has been dynamite all season for the Warriors, averaging around 14 points, six rebounds, seven assists and four steals through her first 18 games.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamite
Adjective
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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ever have a conversation with a colleague that blows up?—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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What of Norman Powell, who is blowing up with a career year of his own at 31?—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe winner and Screen Actors Guild nominee is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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This model has been a terrific success for decades and should be used with UAPs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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No one was injured but city officials decided the situation could not continue and have made plans to demolish the structures and clear the site.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Image The restaurant was closed when the fire came the night of Jan. 7, demolishing entire neighborhoods before the flames closed in on the diner.—
Corina Knoll,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Rams Saquon Barkley continues to make history with one of the greatest seasons ever Jan. 19, 2025 After the Eagles’ first possession, which ended with a long touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the stadium video board featured a shot of Verse, who was loudly booed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Gutekunst said Wyatt was the team’s best interior pass rusher, which is good for him but not great for fellow defensive tackle Kenny Clark, who makes more than $21 million per year.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Most Popular Most Popular This beachfront condo building was bought and torn down in South Florida.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Voters agreed to create the Denver Urban Renewal Authority and tax themselves to tear down 30 blocks of existing buildings in the hopes that developers would fill the blank slates with modern structures.—
Aldo Svaldi,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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He’s been awesome this season and will be impossible to replace.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The waist still stays in place, and the bra is still awesome.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Now, after two major wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and left at least two dozen dead in and around Los Angeles, the state’s wildfire fund would face its first major test if another utility is found liable for sparking the blazes.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some 12,000 structures — buildings and cars — have been destroyed so far, and with them many tons of property of all levels of sentimental meaning.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Dynamite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamite. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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