galaxy

noun

ˈga-lək-sē How to pronounce galaxy (audio)
Definition of galaxynext
as in world
a huge physical or conceptual distance they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics

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Recent Examples of galaxy Pedro Pascal has carried galaxies and post-apocalyptic wastelands on his back. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 Dorrance Dome, Phoenix Explore our galaxy and beyond without having to leave your seat. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 Scientists have found interesting chemistry in our galaxy, including building blocks for genetic material and parts of the cell. — CBS News, 13 July 2026 The walls of huts on dusty landscapes in the Lost Legends are weathered, characters' clothing is visibly dirty from jetting around the galaxy and helmets are battle damaged. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for galaxy
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world
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  • The 2026 world champions are the next evolution of a team that won the 2024 Euros, which was in itself a team that evolved from its 2008-2012 heyday.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Sometimes the dangerousness of plastic surgery gets trivialized in this world of Housewives, where a nip and tuck is akin to getting a new wardrobe.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
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“Galaxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galaxy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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