Synonyms of galaxy

galaxy

noun

ˈga-lək-sē 

as in world

a huge physical or conceptual distance

they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• world
• light-year
• way
• infinity
• long haul
• country mile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• striking distance
• shouting distance
• hair
• hairbreadth
• inch
• hop, skip, and jump
• stone's throw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of galaxy

These days, scientists across NASA estimate that the Milky Way galaxy alone holds more than 100 billion stars, and that each solar system, on average, features at least one planet. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Indeed, other galaxies in the vicinity of the Red Potato are also birthing new stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Entries include photographs of auroras, galaxies and landscapes of Earth’s moon. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

With a representative sample of exoplanets in the galaxy, scientists can more accurately determine if planets like Earth are rare or plentiful. — Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026