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as in temporal
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
scientists haven't even found all the terrestrial life on our planet
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as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
let's focus on terrestrial issues—such as how to pay the bills
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Recent Examples of terrestrial
The products of the explosion eventually evolved into the arthropods that now dominate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across the world.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Where Musk can add real value, however, is in persuading Trump — the man who created the Space Force — to spend even more Pentagon money in space, rather than on terrestrial operations.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Analyzing samples in a terrestrial lab might reveal biosignatures, or the traces of ancient life, that elude detection with instruments on Mars.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Scientists believe this adaptation could also be an evolutionary stepping stone toward more terrestrial behavior in other species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Where Musk can add real value, however, is in persuading Trump — the man who created the Space Force — to spend even more Pentagon money in space, rather than on terrestrial operations.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Analyzing samples in a terrestrial lab might reveal biosignatures, or the traces of ancient life, that elude detection with instruments on Mars.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Scientists believe this adaptation could also be an evolutionary stepping stone toward more terrestrial behavior in other species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrestrial
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And though Chen maneuvers every temporal and geographical shift, efforts to convey the political context of each new era can outweigh character development, undercutting the emotional breadth this story carries.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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For leaders, introducing intentional financial, temporal, or otherwise constraints can reignite creativity and urgency within stagnant teams.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Beyond a point, the story is all implication by way of mundane suggestion, rather than chilling possibility.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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But as fires continue to ravage the area, the blazes also reflect—and exacerbate—the disparities embedded in the most mundane tenets of L.A. life.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, Hasbro gets most of its sales (67% in the third quarter of 2024) from its consumer-products segment, home of its physical toys and games—even as more kids get their fix online.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a big meal at night, even the lightest form of physical activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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There’s no denying hip-hop’s effect on our everyday fiber.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Often, our everyday stressors feel never-ending, and the return to equilibrium becomes less than breezy.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, they are immediately attacked by a ferocious creature that seems not fully animal, not fully human.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.—
Katie Seemann,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2023
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Contemporary sculptures of earthly Greek women were usually made from terra-cotta and depicted them clothed in tight cloaks.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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But as Iyer discovers, the monks aren’t blithely floating above earthly cares.—
Danny Heitman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Terrestrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrestrial. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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