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supersonic

[soo-per-son-ik] / ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪk /




NOUN
jet
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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