FLAME OUT 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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flame out

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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

Cam Smith and Noah Igbinoghene should have both been reliable starting cornerbacks for the Miami Dolphins if their careers hadn’t flamed out in Miami. — Omar Kelly august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Peters is, in all likelihood, safe from the many ways other influencers could flame out over the next influencer vibe shift. — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flameout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout

Noun

The losses linked to the demise of these groups are difficult to quantify, but participants and advocates say the impacts will reverberate across federal agencies for years.

— Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
The Syrian civil war that began during that period eventually saw the demise of the Assad regime – Hafez’s son Bashar had continued his father’s hard-line legacy after coming to power in 2000.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of demise

Verb

Merrill went 0 for 5 on his bobblehead night, striking out on three pitches with the bases loaded in both the eighth and 11th, and also failed to make a diving catch on Flores' RBI double.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
But ordinary Iranians also turn to cryptocurrency as a way to opt out of a failing system.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of fail

Noun

The Silver Academy was not the only institution housed on the Grass Campus that was hurt by the Harrisburg federation’s downfall.

— Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Hong's past social media comments over canceling Thanksgiving may have played a role in her downfall.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of downfall

Verb

Sunny Patel’s father, Jitendra (ph), traveled to the region from New York for a spiritual retreat, crossing the border into Tibet to start the trek when the glacier collapsed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Scientists who studied satellite images said bedrock underneath a glacier high in the Himalayan region had collapsed, taking part of the glacier with it.

— Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of collapse

Noun

Now cancer-free, Manilow has faced ups and downs in his recovery process but plans to return to Orlando for one last farewell concert in early 2027.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
If they’re handled frequently, give them a quick wipe-down weekly or as needed, especially during cold and flu season or after messy meals.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of down

Noun

Sadiq also missed all but three training camp practices after experiencing a setback.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
The reversal is also a setback for Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s chief content officer and the driving force behind the Met Gala.

— Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of setback

Verb

One day earlier, given the same advance notice, Allen struck out twice and walked during a 6-2 loss.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
After striking out the side in the first, Cavalli walked the bases loaded with one out in the second but then struck out Owen Caissie and Mack to escape the jam.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

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