The Perseid meteor shower is here!
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Perseid
/ˈpɝ.si.ɪd/
Synonyms for "perseid" (11 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: annual meteor shower, bolide, meteor, meteor shower, meteor shower related.
- Sentence evidence is available for perseid, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "perseid".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "perseid"
Keep "perseid" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "perseid" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "perseid", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "perseid" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
7 entriesPerseid activityPerseid meteorsPerseid showerbright meteorfireballhigh meteor activitymeteor shower peak
Collocations
9 entriesAugust PerseidsPerseid activityPerseid dataPerseid debrisPerseid meteor showerPerseid meteorsPerseid peakPerseid radiantbright Perseid
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Perseid meteors, caused by debris left behind by the Comet Swift-Tuttle, began streaking across the skies in late July and will peak on August 12.
Source: tatoeba (7058398)
The Perseid meteor shower is often considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year due to its high rates and pleasant late-summer temperatures.
Source: tatoeba (7058399)
The Perseid meteor shower is often considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year due to its high rates and pleasant late-summer temperatures. This year’s shower peak, however, has the added bonus of dark skies courtesy of an early-setting crescent Moon. Combine these ideal observing conditions and high rates (an average of 60 meteors per hour at the peak) with the fact that the best nights for viewing – August 11 to 12 and August 12 to 13 – occur on a weekend and you have a recipe for successfully viewing some celestial fireworks!
Source: tatoeba (7058400)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "perseid"?
Closest matches include annual meteor shower, bolide, meteor, meteor shower, meteor shower related.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "perseid"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.