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
Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2023
And together, the coaches are dynamite.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2021
Vulture, 20 Oct. 2023
In light of that, celebrity couples have seemed to turn inward, dynamiting and detonating their long-term partnerships.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
And attackman McCabe Millon was dynamite when the ball was in his stick.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2023
And together, the coaches are dynamite.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2021
Verb
The gossip-curious hoping Sonic Love is a tell-all dishing how and why Moore could dynamite the Royal Couple of art rock will leave unfulfilled.
—Vulture, 20 Oct. 2023
In light of that, celebrity couples have seemed to turn inward, dynamiting and detonating their long-term partnerships.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamite
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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High wind gusts seen throughout the morning are expected to continue, with some topping 30-40 mph, which can lower visibility from blowing up snow.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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But as the episode closes out with the child-rescue mission literally blowing up in her face, things look bleak for Joe and her future out of the gray zone.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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In addition to strong, Oscar-worthy performances from the two leads, terrific actors populate the rest of the film, including Bowen Yang as Galinda’s bestie Pfannee, Jonathan Bailey as the impish prince Fiyero and the inimitable Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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All of the sequences showing Juliette doing her best Indiana Jones impression — improvising and exploring — are truly terrific.Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Lions demolished the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, putting up at least 50 points on their opponent for the second time this season.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Israel has conducted a campaign of broad devastation in Gaza, attacking the territory’s civilian population; demolishing its health, educational, and social infrastructure; and destroying its food production, shelter, and sources of potable water.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Early regulation of the still emerging AI industry is likely to make the wrong calls precisely because the unknowns about the industry are greater than the knowns.Clark D. Asay, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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Its owners — who plan to tear down and redevelop the site — have repeatedly boarded it up and tried to keep it secure, a city official said Monday, but people still broke in.Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Evil Empire, Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall, that whole thing.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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Hernandez won the 2024 All Star Home Run Derby, which was another sign of his awesome power and stamina.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This awesome product creates the perfect shelf to sleep on your side.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Homes, roads and community spaces in the path of Helene have been destroyed.Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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There were no fatalities but two people were seriously injured with severe burns from a powerful explosion Tuesday night that destroyed several condominiums and heavily damaged others in Orion Township, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Dynamite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamite. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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