as in world
a huge physical or conceptual distance
they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics
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The Foundation needs only to reclaim their own planet and half the galaxy will come running at their door after what Dusk did to his own subjects.
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
As the second-brightest object in Earth’s skies behind only the Sun, the Moon’s close proximity explains why no other star, planet, satellite, or galaxy can outshine it.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Scientists know that supermassive black holes reside in the centers of most galaxies.
—Bill Smith, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
In a galaxy not so far away, Star Wars fans may be digging through pocket change this week in hopes of cashing in on some iconic props from the original trilogy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
As the second-brightest object in Earth’s skies behind only the Sun, the Moon’s close proximity explains why no other star, planet, satellite, or galaxy can outshine it.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Scientists know that supermassive black holes reside in the centers of most galaxies.
—Bill Smith, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
In a galaxy not so far away, Star Wars fans may be digging through pocket change this week in hopes of cashing in on some iconic props from the original trilogy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galaxy
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Reigning world champion and 100-meter dash runner-up Sha'carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson will do their best to repeat their 2023 successes.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After over a decade of running a members’ club in Mayfair, David Lorenz grew tired of the hospitality world.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Galaxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galaxy. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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