starlike

adjective

Definition of starlikenext
as in astronomical

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  1. astronomical
  2. celestial
  3. interstellar
Adjective
  • The complications include a tourbillon, perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and a complex celestial and astronomical system that indicates three lunar month displays that include the synodic, draconic, and anomalistic cycles.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Objects and artifacts linked to the founding fathers often prove popular at auction, attracting astronomical bids.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • This celestial synergy brings profound insights for a stronger connection to your inner self, Sagittarius.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Upcoming celestial events The Northern Taurids are set to peak about a week later on November 11 and 12, and sky-gazers could see an increase in meteors blazing across the sky when both showers are active.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • 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.
    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
Definition of interstellar
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