Synonyms of galaxy

galaxy

noun

ˈga-lək-sē 

as in world

a huge physical or conceptual distance

they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• world
• light-year
• way
• infinity
• long haul
• country mile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• striking distance
• shouting distance
• hair
• hairbreadth
• inch
• hop, skip, and jump
• stone's throw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of galaxy

Recently, astronomers have been finding that some of these objects are placed within the center of young galaxies whose light has been traveling for about 12 billion years, give or take a billion, to reach us. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Its observations helped refine the age of the Universe, study black holes, discover thousands of galaxies, and capture some of the most iconic images ever taken from space. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Turnshek’s research as an astronomer has primarily focused on galaxy formation and quasars, the luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Chandler and Pierre play Hal Jordan and John Stewart, members of the intergalactic law enforcement tasked with maintaining order throughout the universe and its galaxies. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026