as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Recent Examples of interstellar
In the novel, an astrophysicist, as an act of revenge for her father’s murder by Red Guards, chooses to put Earth at risk by sending out a provocative interstellar message to hostile aliens.
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H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
The MacGuffin that causes Knull’s generic, interstellar cockroach minions to hunt down Venom/Brock on Earth is a lifeforce-slash-tracking-device known as the Codex.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
Upon its initial release in 1997, Starship Troopers — which depicts an interstellar war between the human Federation and an army of alien bugs — was rejected by American movie critics, and barely made its budget back at the box office.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Licensing is thus delaying not only his rocket but also our interstellar progress.
—Philip Hamburger, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
The MacGuffin that causes Knull’s generic, interstellar cockroach minions to hunt down Venom/Brock on Earth is a lifeforce-slash-tracking-device known as the Codex.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
Upon its initial release in 1997, Starship Troopers — which depicts an interstellar war between the human Federation and an army of alien bugs — was rejected by American movie critics, and barely made its budget back at the box office.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Licensing is thus delaying not only his rocket but also our interstellar progress.
—Philip Hamburger, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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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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The challenge doesn't stop there, as the sun will clash with your celestial ruler, Neptune, on the 18th, triggering feelings of confusion and uncertainty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Disney Treasure’s industry-leading kids clubs, there’s the Marvel Super Hero Academy, plus intergalactic fun at Star Wars: Cargo Bay.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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What used to be a term coined for intergalactic vibes is now normalizing itself among other hues in the home (but this gifting theme is still out of this world).Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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Upcoming celestial events This year, the December full moon occurs one week before the winter solstice, an astronomical event caused by the Earth’s tilt, that marks the Northern Hemisphere’s longest night and shortest day and vice versa for the Southern Hemisphere.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Here's a list of the 2025 astronomical events to put on your viewing calendar this year: Meteor showers that will be visible in 2025: Meteor showers are caused by debris entering the Earth's atmosphere at 35 kilometers per second, according to NASA.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Over the course of AI Jesus’ two-month run, more than 900 church visitors interacted with the heavenly hologram.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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There's this heavenly arrival and a promise of paradise for immigrants.Russell Contreras, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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