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Supernova

Verb / ˌsu:pɜ:ˈnəʊvʌ / Another word for supernova — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs when a star has exhausted its fuel and its core collapses, causing a large amount of energy to be released.

Synonyms & similar words

nova explosion blast outburst flare-up eruption burst blaze fireworks firecracker pyrotechnics fireball cataclysm disaster calamity tragedy catastrophe

Example sentences

  1. Scientists study supernovas to learn more about the universe.
  2. The supernova was so bright that it lit up the night sky.
  3. A supernova is one of the most powerful explosions in the universe.
  4. The explosion of a supernova can release more energy than our sun will emit in its entire lifetime.
  5. When a star becomes a supernova, it can create new elements that were not present before.

Quotes

  • The supernova is a thousand sunsets, a thousand memories, and a thousand goodbyes.
  • It is only in the mysterious equations of love that any logic or reasons can be found. I am only here tonight because of you. You are all I am. You are all my reasons. - John Nash, A Beautiful Mind
  • We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself. - Carl Sagan

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