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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
gave the astronomy students the assignment of charting astral movement for the next month
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
after his film became an unexpected blockbuster, the director was suddenly welcome in the most astral circles of Hollywood society
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Recent Examples of astral
Blitz blue and astral white eyeshadow collaborated with rose pink lips.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 July 2024
Over twinkling beats and vaporous grooves, Aiko was astral and organic, graceful and sensuous.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Accompanying the characters, a sophisticated, astral score with music by Anthony Pateras, curated by sound designer Oscar Parcival van Hoogevest, that works to realize the transcendent nature of the images.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 15 June 2024
While her astral inspirations and mythology-making approach to motherhood-as-spiritual-journey yield interesting results, some of the lyrics feel written for an audience of one.
—Dustin Nelson, SPIN, 13 June 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 July 2024
Over twinkling beats and vaporous grooves, Aiko was astral and organic, graceful and sensuous.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Accompanying the characters, a sophisticated, astral score with music by Anthony Pateras, curated by sound designer Oscar Parcival van Hoogevest, that works to realize the transcendent nature of the images.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 15 June 2024
While her astral inspirations and mythology-making approach to motherhood-as-spiritual-journey yield interesting results, some of the lyrics feel written for an audience of one.
—Dustin Nelson, SPIN, 13 June 2024
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As humans draw up plans to return to the moon—for scientific, geopolitical and economic reasons, Boyle notes—this book reminds us that our celestial neighbor is part of our world, our culture and our identity, and always has been.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rays of golden light beam down from a winged celestial being to pierce the humble saint’s hands, feet and side, echoing the mortal wounds suffered during Christ’s crucifixion.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Beverage Testing Institute’s Top Ten Whiskeys of 2024 showcased a selection of outstanding whiskeys.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The whole attention that has been brought to the case is absolutely outstanding.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ever since, the spacecraft has been zipping into the abyss of space, and on August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 became the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space, crossing the heliopause, which is the boundary where the sun's influence ends.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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To date, scientists have detected more than 200 kinds (opens a new tab) of organic molecules in interstellar space.Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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His grandfather Campbell Forsyth made four appearances in goal for Scotland in 1964 and his father Stuart Burgess, also a defender, had a distinguished career in the Scottish leagues.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is only the 37th director to receive the distinguished honor, awarded at the discretion of current and past DGA presidents, in the Guild’s 88-year history.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recently, Brown was honored with the prestigious Pete Born Impact Award at WWD’s annual Beauty Inc Awards, a testament to her lasting impact on the beauty industry.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jason serves on numerous prestigious boards, including the American Club Association Executive Club, the Leigh Steinberg Sports Academy Board of Directors and sits on the Fast Company Executive Board.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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With roots in engineering and an illustrious career managing campaigns for iconic events like the Oscars and American Idol, Valdez brought a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Located on the illustrious Royal Palm Way (which leads directly to the Atlantic Ocean), the 79-room hotel dates back to the 1960s.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Béla Károlyi, one of the United States’ most eminent gymnastics coaches alongside wife Márta, has died at age 82.Nick Duffy, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
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In a lecture in 2012, the eminent physicist Freeman Dyson considered (opens a new tab) gravitational waves from the sun, where the violent churning of matter inside the star should constantly send out mild tremors in space-time.Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Leitz 1-2-Zero Sparkling Riesling: Made from grapes grown in the Rheingau region of Germany, which is of course famous for Riesling, this wine sparkles with brilliant German acidity, a vibrant aroma, and zippy green apple on the palate – all with the convenience of a can.Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Audrey: The most famous Audrey, Audrey Hepburn, was born at the tail end of the 1920s, on May 4, 1929.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Astral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astral. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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