astronautic

adjective

variants or astronautical
Definition of astronauticnext
as in celestial

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronautic
  1. celestial
  2. stellar
  3. astral
  4. star
  5. astronomical
  6. starry
Adjective
  • 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
  • Totality: The total solar eclipse captivated viewers along its path, drawing attention to this celestial term.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The company has quickly established a stellar reputation for innovative cask finishes and is a perennial medal winner in international spirit competitions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of stellar
Adjective
  • 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
  • The astral event has been widely anticipated for months, if not years, and as a result is expected to draw a heavy influx of tourists and skygazers to areas directly in the path.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Definition of astral
Adjective
  • American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has reminisced about his time spent with late former co-star Frank Fritz, just over a month after his death.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • She is expected to be a star witness at the trial of Jaynes and Meany.
    Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of star
Adjective
  • 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
  • Of course, astronomical winter begins on Dec. 21, the winter solstice.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • The starry line-up – which will also feature Alfonso Cuarón and Ava DuVernay among others later on in the festival – is the work of the festival’s long-time director Melita Toscan du Plantier, who takes pride in the fact that the event does not pay its A-list guests to attend.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Extreme Diver Boutique Edition Following the release of its new line of diver’s watches – the DEFY Extreme Diver – earlier this year at Watches and Wonders, Zenith is back with a second version with a silvery-white dial featuring a starry sky pattern.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of starry
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