astronomical

adjective

ˌa-strə-ˈnä-mi-kəl How to pronounce astronomical (audio)
variants also astronomic
Definition of astronomicalnext
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 And that doesn’t consider leveraged ETFs, which have seen astronomical asset growth this year. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 The astronomical cycle is based on solstices and equinoxes, while the meteorological seasons range three months at a time and align with weather patterns. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The difference a decade later is the get-in price for this World Cup final is astronomical. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 This is without a doubt one of the most—if not the most—beautiful astronomical events a human can witness. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for astronomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
  1. huge
  2. enormous
  3. vast
  4. tremendous
  5. gigantic
  6. massive
  7. giant
  8. colossal
Adjective
  • India is another huge buyer, Jungman said, accounting for about a quarter of exports, while European countries like Spain and the Netherlands are also in the mix.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Solo Sikoa received a huge face reaction in his tag team victory, while Nick Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown GM despite a loss to Gunther.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • And enormous sums of money are needed to upgrade Venezuela’s decaying infrastructure after years of underinvestment and little maintenance.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In their third epic encounter, Femi slayed Lesnar with an enormous Fall From Grace powerbomb to potentially send Lesnar off into retirement.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • One such is Japan’s Santec Holdings, a maker of optical testing gear much in demand in AI data centers that use fiber-optic cables to transmit vast quantities of data.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Roughly 11,000 square feet across two levels showcases high ceilings and vast walls of glass offering sweeping mountain and ocean views.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vast
Adjective
  • Linebacker Zaire Franklin had tremendous coverage on an incomplete pass down the middle for tight end Josh Whyle.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There are tremendous challenges around delivering this in practice given the differing problems and motivations across continents and federations.
    — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tremendous
Adjective
  • Musk was asked several times about the prospects for the gigantic Starship rocket that is key to SpaceX realizing his ambitions.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • While SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, remains the company's key revenue driver, the group's gigantic AI capex spend is unnerving investors, helping to drag the stock price lower in Wednesday's session.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • The massive fire, which brought more than 300 firefighters to the scene, was finally put out by Wednesday evening.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As a senior leader or mid-level executive tired of the grind, consider the massive opportunity hiding in plain sight.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of massive
Adjective
  • Must-order side dishes include authentic, crisp and skinny French fries, redolent of truffle, and giant slices of roasted Brussels sprouts.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Others have mobilized their trucks and giant jerrycans to supply water to fire crews.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of giant
Adjective
  • Solar eclipses occur during the monthly new moon phase, when the lunar disk passes directly between the sun and Earth in its slightly lopsided orbit, casting its colossal shadow over a swathe of our planet's surface.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Behind the colossal range is a stunning Moroccan-style backsplash made with deep green and white tiles.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of colossal

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