as in highly
to a large extent or degree
their battalion was astronomically outnumbered by enemy forces
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Recent Examples of astronomically
Mamdani’s brand of economic populism and laser focus on lowering costs in the astronomically expensive city has generated buzz and excitement.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The Knicks are shooting at an astronomically low clip right now.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Pacific daylight time) autumn begins astronomically in the Northern Hemisphere, and spring in the Southern.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And the price is astronomically less — about 1 percent of those TSAT behemoths.
—Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The Knicks are shooting at an astronomically low clip right now.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Pacific daylight time) autumn begins astronomically in the Northern Hemisphere, and spring in the Southern.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And the price is astronomically less — about 1 percent of those TSAT behemoths.
—Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomically
Adverb
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Hill said his tribe’s gaming operations are highly regulated, unlike bars, and are subject to annual audits and reporting to the state.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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After the game, All-Pro edge-rusher Micah Parsons spoke highly of his young QB.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Reports of Brigitte Bardot's death have been greatly exaggerated — and the French actress isn't happy about it.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Movement is important because if partially digested foods and toxins linger in the gut, the chance for problems increases greatly.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Schicht name was once known in every household in what is today the Czech Republic and Slovakia – and considerably beyond.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The issue is with the courts still, and corruption allegations haven’t been proven, but this has damaged his image considerably anyway.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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To think Guardiola’s side are going to experience another dramatic slump in form would be to utterly ignore their recent history.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Goalie prospect Adam Gajan is off to a much better start to his sophomore season at Duluth.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Other surveys suggest a much tighter race.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Brown family, founders of Brown-Forman, has significantly shaped Louisville through extensive philanthropy over 155 years.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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When Duffy threatened to revoke funds last month, a spokesperson for Newsom dismissed the attack and noted that CDL holders from California have a significantly lower rate of crashes than both the national average and that of Texas, which is the only state with more licensed commercial drivers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Astronomically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomically. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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