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also astronomic
as in enormous
unusually large
a googol is an astronomical number, and the whimsical coinage of the name was intended to suggest that fact
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Recent Examples of astronomical
Negotiating strategy Trump’s approach to negotiations has involved threats of astronomical tariffs – up to 145% in the case of China – before striking a deal for far lower levels.
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David McHugh, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Cheng was able to identify the TNO by pinpointing bright spots in an astronomical image database from the Victor M. Blanco Telescope and Canada France Hawaii Telescope.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
With several astronomical events coming up soon, be sure to check our night sky guide.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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David McHugh, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Cheng was able to identify the TNO by pinpointing bright spots in an astronomical image database from the Victor M. Blanco Telescope and Canada France Hawaii Telescope.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
With several astronomical events coming up soon, be sure to check our night sky guide.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
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The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Like Musk, Venis is obsessed with going to outer space and with using his enormous war chest to build hyperscale data centers to create powerful anti-woke AI systems.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
31 May 2025
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The Tarrytown Lighthouse suffered immense damage on May 31, which could cost over $100,000, according to Westchester County.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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An experience often accompanied by immense highs and devastating lows.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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These moves aim to protect coastlines, secure maritime trade routes, assert oceanic claims, and bolster global influence.—
Sturla Henriksen,
Time,
5 June 2025
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To wit: the scene where Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss perform a fish autopsy on the tiger shark (the movie's red herring, to use more oceanic metaphors), and yank out its guts.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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“Astronomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomical. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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