galaxies

plural of galaxy
as in worlds
a huge physical or conceptual distance they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics

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Recent Examples of galaxies For the first time, astronomers have reconstructed the magnetic field of an entire cluster of galaxies, from its central nucleus to its outer limits. Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026 This, in turn, can help refine our bigger-picture understanding of how stars and galaxies formed. Damien Pine, Scientific American, 21 July 2026 These slopes have served as chalkboards for ancient inhabitants, as observation posts for new galaxies and mineral concentrations. Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026 Pedro Pascal has carried galaxies and post-apocalyptic wastelands on his back. Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 Scientists can draw on it to identify and study 100,000 exoplanets, hundreds of millions of galaxies, billions of stars, and rare objects and phenomena — including some that astronomers have never witnessed before. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 The images may help scientists discern how galaxies form and cluster over billions of years, and how the universe came to be. Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Plenty of cosmic wonders are expected to be revealed by the telescope, including thousands of previously unseen asteroids, exploding supernova stars and millions of distant galaxies. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Astronomers estimate that the observable universe contains at least 100 billion galaxies, although some newer studies suggest the true number could be much higher. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galaxies
Noun
  • These findings suggest further research of these moons might give researchers an unprecedented look at the innards of icy worlds.
    Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If tablet and laptop are to draw closer, balancing the two approaches in a single app could be the worst of both worlds.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • Later this week, the moon will pass close to Antares in the constellation Scorpius, a massive red supergiant star about 550 light-years from Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Located around 29,000 light-years from Earth, NGC 6723 is thought to contain some of the oldest stars in the Milky Way.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2026

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“Galaxies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galaxies. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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