nuclear energy

[noo-klee-er en-er-jee, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈɛn ər dʒi, ˈnyu- /

NOUN

radioactive energy source

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atomic energy nuclear power

WEAK

atomic power fission power fusion power nuclear fission power nuclear fusion power thermonuclear energy thermonuclear power

Example Sentences

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Against this backdrop, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a practical solution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

New polling from YouGov suggests growing support for nuclear energy in Scotland, with the majority of people now backing it as part of the country's energy supply.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It is also exploring the use of small module reactors and nuclear energy, Hsiao adds.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

For the full year, Wall Street forecasts the nuclear energy provider’s profit coming in at $11.69 a share and sales totaling $29.88 billion, representing growth of 24.5% and 17%, respectively compared with 2025.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Still, the idea of attempting to release nuclear energy in the middle of a city of three million made Groves very nervous.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin