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 Once there, Roman will study some of the biggest mysteries in astronomy, from dark energy to the formation of galaxies. Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 The poll also found 37 percent believe at least some UFOs have been alien spacecraft visiting Earth from other planets or galaxies while another 13 percent do not have an opinion. Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 First, a black hole would form in the center of a shell of hydrogen, together with a baby galaxy of normal stars around it. Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 Its observations provide astronomers with a powerful tool for studying the distribution of hydrogen and, consequently, the structure and evolution of galaxies. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galaxy
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world
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  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A bigger world is calling, but the unread messages aren’t going anywhere.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In 2025, World Tennis, the sport’s world governing body, changed the rules, allowing it essentially everywhere.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Galaxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galaxy. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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