COMEDOWNS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

comedowns

noun

plural of comedown

as in demises

a loss of status after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick

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Noun

SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025

Definition of demises

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What appears to be a series of dramatic personal downfalls is in fact part of a broader pattern shaped by the country’s political system.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Lushly photographed and boosted by a few killer tracks, Daisy Jones & the Six delivers the lurid delights and downfalls of a satisfying behind-the-music tale.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of downfalls

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The book emphasizes strategic thinking, adaptability, team unity, and the importance of learning from setbacks.

— Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has also been met with a series of setbacks.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of setbacks

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Through years of navigating the ups and downs of podcasting, Mercury Podcast Founder and CEO Liam Heffernan noticed a striking gap in the industry.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
That’s how the 10-Petal has weathered the ups and downs of the cattle industry in the past.

— Brayden Garcia July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

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