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thunderbolt Synonyms

Another word for thunderbolt

Choosing another word for thunderbolt depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A flash of lightning accompanied by a simultaneous crash of thunder, or a mythical shaft believed to be hurled by a deity as a weapon.

Usage Example

"A sudden lightning bolt split the ancient oak tree in the middle of the pasture."

Strongest
lightning bolt
thunderstroke
Strong
bolt
firebolt
levin

• noun (Context 2)

An unexpected, sudden, and shocking event, piece of news, or realization.

Usage Example

"The announcement of the company's abrupt closure came as a bombshell to the entire staff."

Strongest
bombshell
bolt from the blue
shock
Strong
thunderclap
jolt
shocker
blow
surprise

• Nearby Words

thunbergia
thunder
thunderbird
thunderbolt
thunderclap
thundercloud
thunderhead

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