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noun

ˈflām-ˌau̇t How to pronounce flameout (audio)
Definition of flameoutnext
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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Recent Examples of flameout
Noun
Early filmmakers felt a similar pull toward a planetary flameout. — Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 But for every Nvidia or Facebook, there are many more flameouts. — Jon Fortt,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
In the end, WCW flamed out, but Bischoff’s influence in the business was far from cooled. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024 There's even a term for a common day that people's resolutions flame out: Quitter's Day. — Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flameout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flameout
  1. demise
  2. fail
  3. downfall
  4. collapse
  5. down
  6. flop
  7. setback
  8. strike out
Noun
  • The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.
    — Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • And coming shortly after Brexit, Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, DFID’s demise further called into question Britain’s commitment to global cooperation.
    — Sarah Stroup, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of demise
Verb
  • This term, Trump selected Kari Lake — who was the former, failed GOP gubernatorial and Senate candidate for Arizona, a fierce Trump loyalist, and former media professional herself — to run Voice of America and serve as a special adviser to USGM.
    — Sean Collins, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The creator used the example of Pop The Balloon dating shows, which became a phenomenon in 2024 but failed to use branding to insulate itself from copycats, costing them name recognition and market share, as a result.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of fail
Noun
  • Conventional wisdom attributes Cromwell’s downfall to his role in organizing the disastrous match.
    — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
  • After analyzing unsolved true crimes leads to massive popularity followed by a controversial downfall, Woo Sang attempts to reclaim his crown by tracking the notorious Hemline Serial Killer in real time — only to discover the killer has been watching his broadcast.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of downfall
Verb
  • Those mortgages were then bundled into complex financial products that collapsed when homeowners started defaulting on their loans.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Permafrost acts as nature’s foundation in the Arctic, providing structural stability for landscapes that would otherwise collapse.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of collapse
Noun
  • The couple opened up about the ups and downs of their relationship in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of the release of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up season 2.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Lee cited Friday’s 118-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers as an example of the ups and downs Salaün has faced.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of down
Verb
  • Kraven the Hunter — Sony Marvel’s box office flop starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Russell Crowe — arrives on Netflix this week.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Gaga played Harley Quinn in the DC movie, which flopped at the box office and was panned by critics.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of flop
Noun
  • The big picture: The high court's eventual decision could deal a major setback to the LGBTQ+ community, which the executive branch has already targeted with an executive order blitz that undermines protections and quality of life for transgender people.
    — Ina Fried, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
  • With Starship, the recent failures are a significant setback.
    — Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of setback
Verb
  • Baseball fans around the world can now smash home runs, steal bases and strike out the game’s top stars from the diamond at West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park.
    — Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The righty would strike out the side in the second inning, this time on 12 pitches.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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