Chandra's extraordinary capabilities make it possible for scientists to study such high-energy objects as supernovae and black holes in greater detail.
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Supernovae
/ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.vi/
Synonyms for "supernovae" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
cataclysmic explosioncosmic catastrophe
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
cosmological probedistance indicator
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
luminous outburststandard candlestellar cataclysmstellar explosion
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: cataclysmic explosion, cosmic catastrophe, cosmological probe, distance indicator, luminous outburst.
- Sentence evidence is available for supernovae, 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 "supernovae".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "supernovae"
Keep "supernovae" 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 "supernovae" 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
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
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 "supernovae", 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 "supernovae" 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
3 entriesastronomical eventastronomical objecttransient astronomical event
More specific
4 entriesType II supernovaType Ia supernovaType Ia supernovaecore collapse supernova
Collocations
6 entriesType Ia supernovacore collapse supernovastandard candlestellar explosionsupernova light curvesupernova remnant
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
In 1998, astronomers measured how fast the universe is expanding by using ground-based telescopes to study relatively nearby exploding stars, called supernovae.
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Many supernovae occur when massive stars run out of fuel, rapidly collapse under their own weight, and then explode because of strong shock waves that propel out of their interiors.
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Type Ia supernovae are much rarer, happening roughly once every 500 years in the Milky Way.
Source: tatoeba (10070472)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "supernovae"?
Closest matches include cataclysmic explosion, cosmic catastrophe, cosmological probe, distance indicator, luminous outburst.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "supernovae"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.