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moonshot Synonyms

Another word for moonshot

Choosing another word for moonshot depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An extremely ambitious, exploratory, and groundbreaking project or undertaking embarked upon without any near-term expectation of profitability or guarantee of success.

Usage Example

"Developing a universal vaccine for all strains of the virus was viewed as a scientific long shot."

Strong
long shot

• noun (Context 2)

In baseball, a home run hit with an exceptionally high, towering trajectory.

Usage Example

"The slugger launched a towering home run into the upper deck in left field."

Strong
home run
homer

Opposites of moonshot

The opposite of moonshot shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sure thing
See all opposites of moonshot

• Nearby Words

moonshiner
moonshining
moonship
moonshot
moonstone
moonstruck
moonwalk

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Moonshot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/moonshot
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