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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
Based on Khayyam’s astronomical observations, a new calendar was produced, known as the Jalālī calendar, that was more accurate than the Gregorian calendar used today.
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
California’s high taxes, over-regulated and restrictive policies, prohibit home building and drive gas prices to astronomical levels.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
My phone bill was astronomical.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 May 2026
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
California’s high taxes, over-regulated and restrictive policies, prohibit home building and drive gas prices to astronomical levels.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
My phone bill was astronomical.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for astronomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
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Again and again worked Friday night for Blanco, who produced an RBI and triple for Oak Lawn in that huge third to spark a 22-6 victory over host Crete-Monee in five innings in Crete.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That will also be a huge difference from the Orbán regime, when there was no responsibility or consequences of any crime, any political mistake.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In the past few years, Russia, at an enormous cost to its own forces, made steady advances on the battlefield (most estimates suggest more than a million Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict).—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Ferrari has set itself an enormous challenge.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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People familiar with the investigation told The Times that a vast amount of data was gathered and needs to be analyzed.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Kent has used the vast array of succulents’ color, texture and size to draw the eye.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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First, the incoming object blasted material outward at tremendous speed, excavating deep layers of the moon.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Obviously, what Mark Davis has done is tremendous in Las Vegas, and really investing in that team.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Another executive said any potential trade package would be gigantic.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Upside-down performers hang from a gigantic bell, clanging their torsos against the metal.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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The Sun managed to hang with the Aces for a half despite the massive experience gap between the teams, but the young squad fell apart late in its 98-69 loss at Mohegan Sun Arena.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The outlet consistently awards UCSB the top spot for its massive social scene, access to bars and Greek life.—
Bethany Brown,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Atlanta dodged a colossal traffic migraine last weekend, but motorists should once again brace for inconvenience Friday evening through early Monday.—
Vanessa McCray,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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Then finish with the shaggy, colossal coconut gelato sundae or a little demon of a coffee cake, fondant eyes agog.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Astronomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomical. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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