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to a large extent or degree
their battalion was astronomically outnumbered by enemy forces
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Recent Examples of astronomically
What is astronomically lost in the supernova of when fame and art collide?
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Parts of the Midwest will see astronomically low temperatures as the jet stream of the polar vortex pulls air from the north pole southward.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
While Orion the Hunter is certainly rich astronomically, the mythological legends of the mighty hunter are equally rich.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Though Tiffany's founder purchased the diamond for around $18,000 in the late 1800s, its value has risen astronomically in the years since.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Like the metaverse, though, AI’s financial return is far from certain, and Wall Street has expressed concern about Zuck’s willingness to spend astronomically on unproven tech, even one as popular as AI.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
The number has skyrocketed so astronomically because, unlike in the previous record-setting shutdown that spanned from 2018 to 2019, Democrats have blocked the Pentagon-specific appropriations bill that would allow some 2 million military members to be paid.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
The French state self-insures its national museums, because premiums for covering priceless heritage are astronomically high — meaning the Louvre will receive no payout for the loss.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
The chances of winning the top prizes are astronomically low because the company prints billions of game pieces but only releases a handful of key winning ones.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Parts of the Midwest will see astronomically low temperatures as the jet stream of the polar vortex pulls air from the north pole southward.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
While Orion the Hunter is certainly rich astronomically, the mythological legends of the mighty hunter are equally rich.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Though Tiffany's founder purchased the diamond for around $18,000 in the late 1800s, its value has risen astronomically in the years since.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Like the metaverse, though, AI’s financial return is far from certain, and Wall Street has expressed concern about Zuck’s willingness to spend astronomically on unproven tech, even one as popular as AI.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
The number has skyrocketed so astronomically because, unlike in the previous record-setting shutdown that spanned from 2018 to 2019, Democrats have blocked the Pentagon-specific appropriations bill that would allow some 2 million military members to be paid.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
The French state self-insures its national museums, because premiums for covering priceless heritage are astronomically high — meaning the Louvre will receive no payout for the loss.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
The chances of winning the top prizes are astronomically low because the company prints billions of game pieces but only releases a handful of key winning ones.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomically
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With many investors seeing Warsh as a highly credible pick, markets had little reaction to Friday’s news.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nacua and Hallie Aiono were in a long-term relationship before a highly public breakup.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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But the Tahoe mountains vary greatly in precipitation and the winner is Kirkwood, the snowiest ski resort in California, with a staggering average of 456 inches.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In defense of the project, the developers say low-income housing is greatly needed in Placer County, and the population boom would support growth for local businesses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That was considerably better than neighboring states.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The central bank cut rates three times in four months at the end of 2025, causing rates to decline considerably both for buyers and owners looking to refinance.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The medical establishment did and does dismiss these claims as utterly unfounded, unproven, and dangerous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just up the stairs is the utterly elegant Maison Leleu, which was founded in 1910 by Jules Leleu, who won the prestigious Grand Prize at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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And what hurts us much more is not writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Coming from both the Sun and also omnidirectionally from elsewhere across the Universe, these cosmic rays all behaved the same way normal particles do on Earth, except were at significantly greater energies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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While confidence is high that this storm will occur, small shifts in its track could significantly change impacts, particularly in New England, so stay tuned to the latest local forecasts.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Astronomically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomically. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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