supersonic
Example Sentences
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The missiles fly at supersonic speeds and are highly accurate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Known for: Highly maneuverable, supersonic light fighter, excellent dogfighting capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
I don’t want to go too deep into the plot, which involves a supersonic weapon, stolen software, assassins on motorcycles and a common ticking-clock device, but it’s closer to “Moonraker,” say, than “Slow Horses.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
The arena, first announced in 2018, will be located in one of three Brabazon Hangars which were used in the development of the supersonic jet.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
More than anything, I wanted to fly the sleek, swept-wing supersonic F-86, and I was delighted when I got my chance.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
