1
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
Ayers, who is quite the astral photographer, also shared photos of what lightning looks like from the International Space Station.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Write them all down in your journal to keep tabs on what the astral plane tells you.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 2 July 2025
The store design reflects the brand, with a combination of traditional and natural materials and dynamic red accents, including an immense astral symbol, a motif of the brand, reflecting the shape of the openworked bridges on some models.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The cumulative all-encompassing effect is not entirely unlike Bill Irwin’s astral projecting through cable TV.
—Beatrice Loayza, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Write them all down in your journal to keep tabs on what the astral plane tells you.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 2 July 2025
The store design reflects the brand, with a combination of traditional and natural materials and dynamic red accents, including an immense astral symbol, a motif of the brand, reflecting the shape of the openworked bridges on some models.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The cumulative all-encompassing effect is not entirely unlike Bill Irwin’s astral projecting through cable TV.
—Beatrice Loayza, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral
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And don't forget to explore our night sky guide for more celestial highlights this month.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Orionid meteor shower, which peaks in mid-October annually, is set to reach its maximum activity soon — offering skywatchers a dazzling celestial spectacle, as the fast-moving meteors occasionally become fireballs, appearing brighter than any of the stars or planets in the night sky.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shrinking earned a total of seven nominations at the 2025 Emmy Awards, including Ford's first-ever Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the third quarter, GM's outstanding shares were at 954 million, a 15% decline from a year earlier.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Detecting it in an interstellar visitor allows astronomers to compare 3I/ATLAS directly with comets native to our solar system, offering a rare glimpse into the chemistry of distant planetary systems.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The comet is one of only three interstellar objects ever recorded entering our solar system.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The unranked list will recognize a distinguished group of women whose accomplishments have left a mark on the business world and who are paving a path forward.—
Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program, which officially launched this year under the direction of King, is designed to foster creative interaction between distinguished artists and Thornton students.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Frascati, a town in the region, is renowned for its award-winning white wines, especially the prestigious DOC and DOCG Superior bottles.—
Fulvio De Bonis,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Another possibility is that King Charles could remove his brother's role as a knight of the prestigious Order of the Garter, per The Times.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show may be the ultimate stage and a North Star for many artists, but don’t expect to see Nas joining the illustrious group who have hit the Super Bowl stage in the past.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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An illustrious winger and striker for the USWNT since her debut in 2013, Press finishes her national team career with 155 appearances and 64 goals, good for ninth all-time.—
Matt Marshall,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Winter summons the eminent presence of the late dance trailblazer Isadora Duncan, not just incorporating her signature moves into this piece, but feeling empowered enough to perform them himself, quite a rarity for a man.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The eminent Proust biographer has produced an annotated version of the novel, published by Yale University Press, that dials it all the way back to Moncrieff.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Joining him for color commentary is Dell Curry — former Sixth Man of the Year with the Hornets, current famous dad of Steph and Seth.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Expect crowds to flock to the beloved establishment, which over the years has hosted many famous folks like James Brown, Alan Jackson, the late President Jimmy Carter, and the late Congressman John Lewis.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Astral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astral. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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