nova

Example Sentences

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My last album was the thing that put me on the map, and the song that went viral was the most pure bossa nova song that I’d released.

From Los Angeles Times

Pair the bagels with hand sliced nova salmon, cream cheese, and a slice of tomato for a true feast.

From Salon

"They are so dense that when they accrete material on their surface they can undergo runaway nuclear reactions, which we detect as novae."

From Science Daily

But critics have lavished praise on the record, calling it a "jaw-dropping" and "brutal" act of "personal exorcism", while praising Allen's gift for melody, on songs that span flamenco, bossa nova, and "infectious pop".

From BBC

Over time, the material it grabs from the other star gets crushed and compressed - until eventually it triggers a nuclear explosion, releasing a huge amount of energy - a process known as going nova.

From BBC