Synonyms of cliff-hangers

cliff-hangers

noun

plural of cliff-hanger

as in thrillers

something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome

finally, a Super Bowl game that turned out to be a real cliff-hanger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrillers
• nail-biters
• suspensers
• hair-raisers
• photo finishes
• squeakers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blowouts
• yawners

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cliff-hangers

In other words, cut the contentious cliff-hangers and replace them with pasta and palazzos — and stories people can connect with. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

And many have speculated that Netflix’s vast trove of data informs certain narrative habits on its shows (cliff-hangers to encourage bingeing, for example, and frequent restating of plot points to engage viewers distracted by their phones). — Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026

The biggest key to the success of minidramas, though, is the cliff-hangers, which push viewers to keep paying for the next episode. — Yixuan Tan, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2025

Which means there are some major cliff-hangers to obsess over for the next few weeks. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025