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planetary

adjective

ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē

Definition of planetary

as in vast

unusually large a positively planetary new shopping development

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Recent Examples of planetary The team's research clarifies how the environments around infant stars directly affect planetary fates and, in turn, the survival of extrasolar planets, or exoplanets, that are potentially capable of hosting life. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The authors of today’s report also tracked indicators of the human activities driving these planetary changes, like energy use, food production, and economic growth. — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 While much of what’s to come remains uncertain, El Nino conditions are fueling a planetary wave that is impacting the West Coast of the United States. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … CURIOSITY DRIVEN — New book on Elon Musk examines the billionaire’s mind, motivation and making life multi-planetary. — FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for planetary

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Adjective

Deep-sea mining companies are targeting this vast reserves of metal-rich nodules to power the electric vehicle market.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
China has stepped up cooperation with Southeast Asian nations to crack down on a vast industry that has flourished in the region in recent years to fleece people out of billions of dollars.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of vast

Adjective

The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The giant company now called Skydance Media made some commitments to the indie film space in a settlement with a group of Attorneys General who had sued to block the merger.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of giant

Adjective

The account has more than 13 million followers, giving whoever controlled it access to a huge audience and the credibility that comes with Microsoft’s name.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
For a family living in poverty, having a home can make a huge difference in the fight for survival.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games.

— Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe, a Wakandan community that worships a gigantic white gorilla deity.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of gigantic

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Right now, speaking to friends and family in Iran, yes, prices are astronomical, but there are no serious shortages.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
However, the proposal does recommend that the maximum difference between atomic and astronomical time should not exceed 3,600 seconds or one hour.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of astronomical

Adjective

Last-minute changes and unscheduled requests to cover other clients can place tremendous stress on the field caregiver.

— Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
There has been a tremendous amount of recent development in Chelsea, but, ever the story in New York City, as beloved old places close their doors, new favorites emerge.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tremendous

Adjective

First developed in the 1950s, this aircraft has an enormous weapon payload capacity and intercontinental range.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
On top of store closures and unsold inventory, the company was choking on enormous debt from a private equity buyout in 2014.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of enormous

Adjective

Throw in a third massive object, though, and the math gets ridiculously more complicated and difficult to solve.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Wearing impractical stilettos and clutching a massive Stanley cup, Trina is introduced to her new pupils.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of massive

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