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astronautic

adjective

variants or astronautical
as in celestial

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Recent Examples of astronautic In The Human Vapor, Mizuno (Yoshio Tsuchiya) is a librarian who, after being discharged from the air force for health concerns, takes part in a scientist’s astronautical experiment that goes awry. — Rory Doherty, Time, 3 July 2026 No wonder the Lakers went and hired Rohan Ramadas — the guy with an astronautical engineering degree from USC — as an assistant general manager. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 The project could also benefit from astronautical interventions, Carpenter says, meaning maintaining AeSI could be another possible task for the Artemis crews that NASA plans to land on the moon by 2028 and throughout the 2030s. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026 After graduating from the Air Force Academy with a degree in astronautical engineering, McCasland was commissioned to serve in 1979, according to his military biography. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronautic
  1. celestial
  2. stellar
  3. astral
  4. star
  5. astronomical
  6. starry
Adjective
  • This celestial warrior has been protecting Marisol (Jade Santana) without her knowing it throughout her life.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, plans need to be made to deal with the logistics of several celestial vehicles taxiing and docking at the port and eventually at a permanent moon settlement.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of celestial
Adjective
  • Together, the 24 songs make for a stellar one-and-a-half hour long sonic journey.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But aside from those two stellar picks, there’s another season of the Emmy favorite Slow Horses, some new blood on The Traitors, and a new Saoirse Ronan flick.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stellar
Adjective
  • Tragedy, humor and scientific interest rubbed shoulders as Atlanta turned out Thursday night to view the astral spectacle which sent 261 stars streaking across the heavens.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Burial is far and away the blueprint here, evident in the vespertine pads, tape hiss, and hauntological vocal flips, deployed as if overheard from a distant astral plane.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Definition of astral
Adjective
  • Poole, a consensus Top 75 national prospect who plays wide receiver and safety, was a star two-way player in Howard’s 49-43 victory over Baldwin.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Justin Baldoni is stepping into the ring alongside former co-star and longtime friend Gina Rodriguez for a new indie film.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Adjective
  • Highs may struggle to get much beyond the mid to upper 60s by Tuesday, giving us a decidedly fall-like feel right as astronomical fall arrives.
    — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • On one hand, superstar acts like Peter Frampton, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, the Who, and the Rolling Stones were selling tickets on such an astronomical level that their shows were moving into football stadiums, outdoor fields, and racetracks.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • Scroll for a look inside the starry celebration, which raised more than $1 million for the organization.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Roach—known for his work with Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy—has added another major client to his starry roster.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of starry

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“Astronautic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronautic. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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