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
There’s a galaxy out there called Hoag’s Object; is that anything?
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
While autograph pricing at expos has steadily climbed in recent years, some fans argue Hamill’s rates have crossed into another galaxy.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Sierra's mural featured a stunning portrait of three monarch butterflies in a galaxy.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
One standout target to try locating is the Bode’s Galaxy M81, one of the brightest galaxies in the evening sky.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
While autograph pricing at expos has steadily climbed in recent years, some fans argue Hamill’s rates have crossed into another galaxy.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Sierra's mural featured a stunning portrait of three monarch butterflies in a galaxy.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
One standout target to try locating is the Bode’s Galaxy M81, one of the brightest galaxies in the evening sky.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galaxy
world
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In a world full of noise, his images ask for something quiet.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 play, directed by Marti Lyons, the design team takes this line to heart, using a monochrome purple palette to represent Hedda’s claustrophobic world (scenic design by Joe Schermoly).—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Galaxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galaxy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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