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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
The astral appearance of its tubular foliage will mesmerize you.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Alternately desolate and joyful, serene and psychedelic, the record is part astral journey and part inner reckoning, intent on blowing the cobwebs out of illness and grief’s dustiest corners.
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Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Rivera has been promoting his new protocol of astral parasite extraction and psilocybin- assisted experiences in Jamaica.
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Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2026
Those enhancements would give Nochebuena a colorful astral backdrop.
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James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for astral
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Alternately desolate and joyful, serene and psychedelic, the record is part astral journey and part inner reckoning, intent on blowing the cobwebs out of illness and grief’s dustiest corners.
—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Rivera has been promoting his new protocol of astral parasite extraction and psilocybin- assisted experiences in Jamaica.
—
Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2026
Those enhancements would give Nochebuena a colorful astral backdrop.
—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for astral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral
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An elusive celestial event is expected to peak later this week, according to astronomy experts.
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Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.
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Parts of the region visually resemble Lake Tahoe, thanks to gorgeous lakes, elevation changes, and a variety of excellent golf courses that are perpetually in outstanding condition.
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There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.
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But these interstellar objects are thought to form in a similar way to the comets in our Solar System — being flung out during the violent formation of a new planet.
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Spotted in 2025, 3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar comet that astronomers have identified flying through our solar system, after 1I/ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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Advertisement As in Curb, the list of guest stars is long, distinguished, and smartly deployed.
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The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show.
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The annual £120,000 ($158,000) honor is the most prestigious museum prize in the nation and the largest of its kind in the world.
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The story of the day had to be Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who set the all-time World Cup goals record, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the lead as his illustrious career accolades continue.
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In what could be one of the most significant sports moments in AT&T Stadium’s history, Messi seized a crowning achievement in an illustrious career — one that many believe to be the greatest of all time.
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That review led to a roundtable organized by the eminent journal October to discuss Morris’s work and to take stock of the avant-garde production of the ’60s.
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One’s wedding is often a crown jewel of all their days—and the parents of the bride and groom are the most eminent, illustrious guests of all.
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There's been growing speculation that the two could get married during Independence Day weekend at Madison Square Garden, one of the world's most famous arenas.
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Varietally, Alto Adige is famous for aromatic whites and precision reds.
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“Astral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astral. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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