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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With the pop star’s meteoric rise came a laser focus on her curly, fiery auburn hair, particularly during stops on the summer festival circuit and her electrifying performance (plus Best New Artist win) at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
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Avery Stone, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic material, the group’s unreasonably talented stars sit down to share the behind-the-scenes story of The State’s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in typically hilarious fashion.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic
material, the group’s unreasonably talented stars sit down to share the behind-the-scenes story
of The State’s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in typically hilarious fashion.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
The Spartans’ meteoric rise continues to enthrall and impress the gymnastics community.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Avery Stone, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic material, the group’s unreasonably talented stars sit down to share the behind-the-scenes story of The State’s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in typically hilarious fashion.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic
material, the group’s unreasonably talented stars sit down to share the behind-the-scenes story
of The State’s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in typically hilarious fashion.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
The Spartans’ meteoric rise continues to enthrall and impress the gymnastics community.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meteoric. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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