as in vast
unusually large
a galactic serving of soda that would have been enough for three moviegoers
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Recent Examples of galactic
The teaser features explosive glimpses of the galactic conflict that follows, as well as the internal battles that plague Paul.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The clouds of gas and dust surround the supermassive black hole at the galactic dead center.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The public will have two opportunities to watch this galactic show.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The new simulator reproduces galactic cosmic rays using ion accelerators, giving researchers a powerful tool to study radiation exposure in deep space.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The clouds of gas and dust surround the supermassive black hole at the galactic dead center.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The public will have two opportunities to watch this galactic show.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The new simulator reproduces galactic cosmic rays using ion accelerators, giving researchers a powerful tool to study radiation exposure in deep space.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galactic
Adjective
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Hill said his ability to read an offense comes from his vast experience.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The oil industry amounts to a vast program of oil relocation and transformation.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has shown interest in a team in London; Qatar Sports Investment, the owners of soccer giant PSG, is eying one in Paris; and RedBird Capital, which owns AC Milan and is an investor in Paramount, wants a team in Milan.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their show is a high-energy mix of friendly interviews with tech titans, industry gossip, and celebrations of funding rounds and other successes that involve banging a giant gong.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are some really great ones on the market these days, a huge advancement past the egg crate toppers our parents used.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nola said he was unfazed by taking the mound with a huge lead.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Even Sebastiaan Bornauw, United’s gigantic centre-back, fizzed a long-range effort off Alphonse Areola’s gloves.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Try a pair of trendy bug-eyed sunglasses to balance out your gigantic grocery tote.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
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Unique attractions like the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and the nearby Lucky Rabbit, a massive vintage store known for its creative displays, also attract visitors, Dorsey said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yearning to light some tech on fire is a relatable feeling these days, as generative artificial intelligence promises to supplant nearly every form of non-physical labor, social media wreaks havoc on the mental health of young people, and massive data centers loom as environmental blights.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Scientists postulate that dolphins’ social nature and seeming empathy can release chemical endorphins in people who interact with them, creating a tremendous feeling of well-being.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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First, this is a tremendous blow to Kristi, who can’t hold a job.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of particular concern, the organization took steps to hide its money in shell political action committees and coordinated donations via individual donors while the candidates who benefited often feigned ignorance about enormous donations and expenditures.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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These events require enormous investments of time, money, space, and collective labor.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Before that, a colossal puckhandling gaffe by Woll got the Kings on the board.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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His Iran deal would have led to a colossal arsenal of massive nuclear weapons for Iran.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Galactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galactic. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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