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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
Now an Illinois state park, the site includes an excellent archaeological museum, the reconstruction of an ancient astronomical observatory called Woodhenge and scores of earthen mounds.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Each case was rare, but the odds against both in the same family at such young ages were astronomical.
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Lawrence Ingrassia,
STAT,
26 June 2026
These fascinating astronomical objects can tell researchers about how matter gets consumed or expelled from the center of the galaxy and how that may affect other processes in the galaxy.
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Mary Ogborn,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Its Iguana space telescope, with a 200 mm aperture, allows operators to perform space domain awareness and astronomical observations and navigate for rendezvous and proximity operations.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for astronomical
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Each case was rare, but the odds against both in the same family at such young ages were astronomical.
—
Lawrence Ingrassia,
STAT,
26 June 2026
These fascinating astronomical objects can tell researchers about how matter gets consumed or expelled from the center of the galaxy and how that may affect other processes in the galaxy.
—
Mary Ogborn,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Its Iguana space telescope, with a 200 mm aperture, allows operators to perform space domain awareness and astronomical observations and navigate for rendezvous and proximity operations.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for astronomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
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But for prices, the distinction makes an enormous difference, Kaneva noted.
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The wave that hit downtown Kansas City on Thursday wasn’t like what the city has seen before, even in enormous parades for Chiefs’ Super Bowl or Royals’ World Series victories.
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Competitive eaters expand their stomach capacity to hold vast amounts of food.
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In a vast contrast to 1776, chronic diseases now account for most American deaths, because people generally live long enough to develop them.
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After soaring to tremendous heights and leading the market for years, AI stocks have been under pressure recently because of worries their profits can’t possibly keep pace with the tremendous rallies for their stock prices.
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Seismic events release tremendous amounts of seismic energy.
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But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
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The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image.
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Atlanta Braves at Truist Park A massive Braves block party will take place in Truist Park on Saturday, with flyovers, baseball, fireworks and more.
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Artist Stan Herd created a massive quarter-acre Algerian flag earthwork near the Lied Center on west campus.
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What’s behind those giant flags in World Cup pregame ceremonies?
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And this couple rolled up in this giant fifth wheel with a big old pickup.
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The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
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His public funeral will begin on Saturday, with his body lying in state at the colossal complex in central Tehran that hosts major Friday prayers, official ceremonies and religious gatherings.
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“Astronomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomical. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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