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also astronomic
as in huge
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
Forecasters say that high astronomical tides Sunday and Monday morning will result in minor tidal overflow at some beaches.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Both the constellation and the meteor shower are named after the quadrant, an early astronomical instrument used to observe and plot star positions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Constructed using stones weighing up to 10 tons and aligned with cardinal directions, the monuments suggest advanced spatial planning and possible astronomical knowledge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Odds of someone from Ohio winning while on vacation are pretty much astronomical.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Both the constellation and the meteor shower are named after the quadrant, an early astronomical instrument used to observe and plot star positions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Constructed using stones weighing up to 10 tons and aligned with cardinal directions, the monuments suggest advanced spatial planning and possible astronomical knowledge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Odds of someone from Ohio winning while on vacation are pretty much astronomical.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
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Clara Silva’s defense was huge, with the sophomore center having multiple blocks and making the Sun Devils consider and reconsider every shot at the rim.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Workers are rapidly being asked to apply human judgment and insight to a huge load of content that AI is generating for them, and historically, those types of skillsets take 10 years to build, said Aashna Kircher, group general manager for the office of the CHRO at Workday.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sensory design has played an enormous role in developing this new identity for the bathroom, and the 2026 NKBA Bath Trends Report shows that numerous sensory trends are expected to continue gaining mainstream traction.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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By Christmas, the enormous mammal had done serious damage — turning on a gas line under the house —that forced Johnson to live without hot water.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Open my soul to the vast dark places.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both nations boast vast petroleum reserves and extensive mineral wealth, long positioning themselves as anti-imperialist adversaries of the US.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here currently in the United States backed by the courts, the legislative branch and the Justice Department, our president has acquired tremendous power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The light beam distance of 80 meters, or approximately 260 feet, provides a tremendous field of view from three different LEDs.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a massive leg lumbering in the distance which could be a Sentinel, the gigantic, mutant-hunting robots that are some of X-Men’s most iconic villains.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Chaplin holds many vestiges of its former ownership, from an old saw mill and furnace from when Chaplin was making his films, to his footsteps, to a gigantic set of muppet eyes overlooking the soundstage room.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Constructed with the same thick, stretchy fleece material, this sporty pullover comes with a massive kangaroo pocket and a large hood, both working to keep you warm on chilly flights.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This delicate balance allows massive galaxies to stay dormant for billions of years, even when star-forming material is present.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cybersecurity landscape right now is rife with opportunity and anxiety, particularly for giant companies that are trying to find their way in a world with a rapidly expanding threat landscape that far surpasses just humans.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those giant snow piles in some parking lots won't be going anywhere anytime soon, but most of the snow is gone from your yard.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Subtle dark patches on the lunar surface betray the presence of colossal basaltic plains, where lava flows coated vast swathes of Earth's natural satellite, before solidifying in the extreme environment of space.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The wreck of a colossal oil barge is home to some of the bay's most stunning marine life.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Astronomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomical. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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