juggernaut

noun

ˈjə-gər-ˌnȯt How to pronounce juggernaut (audio)
Definition of juggernautnext
as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal there was no escaping the juggernaut of hype for the studio's biggest summer blockbuster

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Recent Examples of juggernaut Marvel dented its reputation as a box-office juggernaut after several of the franchise's films — remember The Marvels — fell well short of expectations. — Jair Hilburn, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Over their last six games, the unbeatable LA juggernaut has been outscored 42-22 by the opposition. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 James Patterson is a literary juggernaut who has written or cowritten more than 200 books; his latest, DELUSIONAL, comes out this month. — New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Fremont, that juggernaut of joy, has maintained its grip on the title of Happiest City in America. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juggernaut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juggernaut
  1. campaign
  2. movement
  3. crusade
  4. push
Noun
  • The actor has also walked the runway during New York Fashion Week and even starred in a Jacquemus campaign in 2025.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In late June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a 40-day campaign to ramp up drone strikes deep into Russian territory – a push that his top adviser has said will continue.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of campaign
Noun
  • Now, the team has welcomed former Scottish Women’s Premier League coach Eva Olid, 40, to lead the youth movement.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jones said the ball movement and chemistry with Reese has been a key factor in her return.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of movement
Noun
  • So why are so many Republicans and even some Republican state attorneys general joining in his crusade against Fauci?
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Becerra promised to continue Newsom’s legal crusade against cities that do not plan or build enough housing under state law.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of crusade
Noun
  • Parnell said the push for speedier delivery was part of a broader modernization effort that predated the five-month-old conflict.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In late June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a 40-day campaign to ramp up drone strikes deep into Russian territory – a push that his top adviser has said will continue.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of push

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“Juggernaut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juggernaut. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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