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demise

[dih-mahyz] / dɪˈmaɪz /
NOUN
fate, usually death
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collapse departure dissolution downfall extinction failure passing termination
STRONG
annihilation curtains decease dying end ending expiration fall quietus ruin silence sleep
WEAK
final thrill last out last roundup lights out number's up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment beginning rise start success
STRONG
birth commencement construction creation opening

Example Sentences

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News of millennial feminism’s demise has been met with much applause.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Sora’s demise points to more than the collapse of a big-media financial deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The demise of Sora is many things but not disproof of the AI potential to transform the entertainment business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Japan’s Nippon TV, despite the fears of the demise of the linear television business as streaming services continue to gain ground.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Kanue was at home by himself, bored, and upset about the demise of his team.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.