as in excellent
of the very best kind
a summer blockbuster that features some really dynamite special effects
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to blow up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dynamite
Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Its quaint streets embody quintessential small-town Vermont, offering white church steeples, local breweries, fantastic restaurants, dynamite art galleries, and many other attractions.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Jan. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for dynamite 
Adjective
In the end, dozens of members of the ironworkers union were convicted federally in dynamite plots.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Its quaint streets embody quintessential small-town Vermont, offering white church steeples, local breweries, fantastic restaurants, dynamite art galleries, and many other attractions.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Verb
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
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
See all Example Sentences for dynamite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamite
Adjective
-
But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
-
Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Baltic pipeline was blown up in an act of sabotage, but details of the attack remain murky.Hanna Arhirova and Joanna Kozlowska, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
-
Even when he’s blown up at every spot, he’s maintained himself.Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Maxey, after a bad shooting start to the season, has been terrific of late.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
-
The series is a terrific showcase not only for Hsu, but for Mamet.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Nelson plans to spend $20 million demolishing the office building and constructing infrastructure onsite, including two new traffic signals, nearly 1,000 trees, and bike and pedestrian pathways.Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
-
As Emily and Sean grow closer, the crew faces a challenge when a wealthy developer (who happens to be Emily's father), Bill Anderson (Peter Gallagher), plans to demolish their historic neighborhood and build luxury properties in their place.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Would be great to see South American leagues get back to being as high quality as their European counterparts as had been the case for many decades.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
-
The event celebrates the lifetime achievements of America’s greatest artists: this year, that included The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Several buildings have been torn down as a result of the scandal, and the country’s Architect Certification Law was revised.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024
-
Four dams were torn down—the largest undertaking of its kind in U.S. history—to restore the Klamath River in California and Oregon to its historic flow.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
But nonetheless, it's been awesome interacting with fans more.Natasha Dye, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
-
Appreciation for these awesome activities is global, from Switzerland to Japan.Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
To its credit, Doc is more adept at crafting moral dilemmas that force its characters to reckon with the cost of saving one child at the expense of another’s health, or a patient’s right to know a secret that could destroy his family.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
-
In 2023, nearly 40 were introduced to the council — from calling on the state legislature to let Louisville destroy confiscated firearms to requesting the city's Planning Commission review the Land Development Code.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near dynamite
Cite this Entry
“Dynamite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamite. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share