ASTRAL Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

astral

adjective

ˈa-strəl

Definition of astral

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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Relevance

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 Anyone’s capacity for personal reflection is limited, and even if the former president were capable of astral-projection levels of self-study, should similar trust really extend to every former colleague and family member tasked with stewarding his legacy? — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 Chris Williams, who reached the orbital outpost in November with two Russian cosmonauts, has become well-known for his astral photography during his mission. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 May 2026 The now-68-year-old engineer retired from NASA in 2013 but got the itch to return to the astral organization a few years after leaving. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The astral appearance of its tubular foliage will mesmerize you. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for astral

Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral

Adjective

Despite its sweeping celestial setting, the whole series was constrained, relying on face-to-face conversations in tiny offices to convey plot, and action scenes that often looked like scuffles in a blocky, dark, half-convincing cave.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Lakshmana, supported by Hanuman and Vibhishana (Ravana’s brother who joins Rama’s side), confronts Indrajit and kills him with a celestial arrow.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

Scientists thought that atoms in the interstellar medium would transition to either the cold or warm state almost instantly, leaving basically no unstable, intermediate ISM behind.

— Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
This revealed a 100 light-year-wide bubble where the jet strikes interstellar gas and dust.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of interstellar

Adjective

As previously reported, Cezary Skubiszewski was feted with the distinguished services to the Australian screen award, in recognition of his impressive body of work spanning more than 30 years.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
Dan Lipinski is a former Democratic congressman from Illinois and a distinguished visiting fellow for the Center for Revitalizing American Institutions at the Hoover Institution.

— Dan Lipinski, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguished

Adjective

Thailand's Fifa Laopakdee defended his title at one of the most prestigious amateur events in the world at Te Arai, winning by three shots after a wildly impressive 63 to begin the tournament.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The next year, the Academy of Country Music honored Mandrell with its most prestigious award, The Pioneer Award.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of prestigious

Adjective

Carson James now has 1,589 rushing yards this season and over 5,600 rushing yards in an illustrious four-year career that is nearing a close.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
After that illustrious career as a leader in the public and private sectors, he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 65.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrious

Adjective

In the evening, the low-slung space fills with locals seeking Liebster's famous tiny hasselback potatoes topped with trout roe, and buttery brioche with Parmesan cream, mortadella and clams.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
The one that did, however, was a robot from Beijing's Lingyi Technology, a subsidiary of Hangzhou's famous Unitree Robotics.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

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