FLAMEOUT Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈflām-ˌau̇t

Definition of flameout

as in demise

a loss of status before her sudden, self-inflicted flameout, she was one of the state's brightest political stars

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verb

as in to fail

to be unsuccessful even at the reception, some were predicting that the marriage would flame out before the fancy china ever got used

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Noun

Usually when an actor in a major role skedaddles a series in mid-stream — because of firings, feuds, contract fights, health crises or creative flameouts — the show finds a way to go on. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026 Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

Verb

While many of those early Internet high-flyers flamed out, the ones that survived — think Amazon and Google — eventually became profitable businesses or even household names. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Ryan Broderick has watched digital media companies flame out — beholden to a single source of funding or a fickle algorithm. — Scott Nover, Washington Post, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flameout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout

Noun

Bert shields Stuart from Wil’s deadly fireball, which leads to a magic fight to the death between the two that destroys most of the comic book shop and ends with Wil’s demise.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
The demise of Canopy is the third floating offshore wind project in California to go by the wayside this year.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of demise

Verb

But in almost every case, Spurs failed to sell at the right time.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The Minnesota United midfielder failed on two penalty kicks in a draw with UANL Tigres on Friday, but the Argentine totaled two goals and an assist in a 3-1 win over Atlante in the third and final Leagues Cup match Tuesday at Allianz Field.

— Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of fail

Noun

His lack of participation in tournaments following the event may have been his downfall in his attempt to make the playoffs.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
For one, the Tea Party folks weren't trying to bring about the downfall of Western civilization and the United States of America.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of downfall

Verb

Battered cars with numbers sprayed on their sides are whipping around the dirt track of the Lebanon Valley Speedway, loose fenders flopping like overgrown bangs in the swirling dust.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
The left is still on the verge of historic wins in Michigan (though Kyle Blomquist, the Democratic Socialists of America’s candidate, flopped in the mostly rural 1st District, where Republicans are favored to win in November).

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of flop

Noun

But the party has recently suffered setbacks, losing a string of special elections, including one in June that brought now- Prime Minister Andy Burnham to power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Many individuals with hidden or dynamic disabilities delay using mobility aids due to societal judgment, causing health issues and career setbacks.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of setback

Verb

Detroit starter Troy Melton allowed an unearned run on four hits and a walk over six-plus innings, striking out five.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Nola entered Saturday three shy of 2,000 and struck out three Blue Jays batters — Jesús Sánchez, Andrés Giménez and Valenzuela — to reach the achievement in just 1 2/3 innings.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

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