How to Use astronomical in a Sentence

astronomical

adjective
  • The cost of the office building was astronomical.
  • We got an astronomical telephone bill this month.
  • It’s not the only astronomical event visible in the night sky this week.
    Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Dec. 2021
  • The winter solstice is an astronomical event and happens when the North Pole is tilted farthest away from the sun.
    Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Dec. 2021
  • According to Milgram, these fake pills are being produced at astronomical rates.
    Kelsey Micklas, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Though the weather may be acting winter-like, the first day of astronomical winter isn't for nearly a month: Dec. 21.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
  • This is a term used to refer to any astronomical body orbiting the sun that passes within 30 million miles of our planet's orbit.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Here's what Hoosiers should know about this and other astronomical events happening in November.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, in the Southern hemisphere today is the summer solstice marking the longest day of the year and the start to astronomical summer.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2021
  • This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, as the Earth’s tilt brings the sun to its southernmost point.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Here's what Kentuckians should know about this and other astronomical events happening in November.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Of course, astronomical winter begins on Dec. 21, the winter solstice.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
  • In the past five years, the stock has seen an astronomical 2,498% rise.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The chances of Reed even having a horse in the field were astronomical.
    Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2022
  • This is the next total lunar eclipse and is one of the best astronomical events to see with the naked eye.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The number of guns that have been sold over the years is astronomical, but.
    Laura Johnston, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • In the evening, guests can book an astronomical tour with a local guide.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • The amount of time spent scrolling, playing games or watching videos to zone out from the day is astronomical.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 May 2022
  • The price may be astronomical, but failed to reach pre-sale estimates for the card.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2022
  • That’s how all Newman’s videos are, and the key to his now astronomical success.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Make 2023 an astronomical year and try to see as many of these out-of-this-world events as possible.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The average cost in the US for gas was $4.24 as of mid-July, which is astronomical.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Here’s a guide to the astronomical events in January that can make for prime sky watching.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Still, the costs—and the payoff for investors—are likely to be astronomical.
    David Wainer, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2022
  • And at less than $1 per bunch for both cilantro and parsley, the flavor to cost ratio is astronomical.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 July 2024
  • In turn, our infrastructure and large project costs are astronomical compared to the rest of the world.
    Suraj Patel, Time, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Learn more about the entire universe, get tips on stargazing and be prepared for the greatest astronomical events of the year.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Some of the other grant winners have a more astronomical bent.
    WIRED, 20 Jan. 2023
  • This rare astronomical treat will be visible along a 125-mile-wide path that cuts through the U.S. from Oregon to Texas.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • For a full list, check out our guide to 2024's biggest astronomical events.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024

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