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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
Case in point: Get lost in an astral disco ball, which thrums with a harmonious heartbeat, and a whimsical wormhole.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In any case, Good Cooper seems to have spent the intervening quarter century wandering some kind of astral plane.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
This year was one filled with astral displays that defied expectations and filled us here on Earth with a sense of wonder and awe about the universe that surrounds us.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
But those longing for a return to the astral magic of Astronaut Status, his ninth mixtape, or the post-Honest run of Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights, will find none of that 2010s charm here.
—Gary Suarez, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In any case, Good Cooper seems to have spent the intervening quarter century wandering some kind of astral plane.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
This year was one filled with astral displays that defied expectations and filled us here on Earth with a sense of wonder and awe about the universe that surrounds us.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
But those longing for a return to the astral magic of Astronaut Status, his ninth mixtape, or the post-Honest run of Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights, will find none of that 2010s charm here.
—Gary Suarez, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral
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The collection includes a traditional gamelan ensemble, a 19th-century star calendar used to predict destinies and a pair of 17th-century celestial maidens intricately carved from pink volcanic tuff stone.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about the celestial happenings: How to glimpse Mercury in the night sky Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, will reach peak visibility on Saturday, March 8, according to The Weather Channel.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, there are many outstanding options to choose from.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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The awards honor unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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That team is gearing up for New Horizons' crossing of the termination shock, one of the key outer boundaries between our heliosphere and interstellar space, Poppe told Space.com.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The physical limitations of modern spacecraft pose significant challenges for reaching interstellar space in a human lifetime, especially with limited room onboard for carrying propellant or batteries.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Curio’s approach to waste fuel recycling was supported by Per Peterson, distinguished professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, who shared his thoughts with me in both emails and an interview.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards for postgraduate study in the world.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Her most recent book was poised to receive a prestigious award last year from a Native American and Indigenous studies association.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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This esteemed award honors the Monegasque chef’s culinary achievements over an illustrious career.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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During his illustrious 40-year Hollywood career, legendary actor Gene Hackman left his mark on cinema.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Costa interviews eminent subjects on both sides of the ideological divide, including current president Lula, former president Bolsonaro, and evangelical minister (and Bolsonaro ally) Silas Malafaia.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The study published in the eminent science journal, The Lancet, and falsely linked MMR vaccines with autism.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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This Key Largo state park is famous for being underwater and boasts four kinds of boat tours, which include glass-bottom boat trips.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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After years away, theater director Jeanine (Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor’s most famous work.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Astral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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