as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Recent Examples of interstellar
This novel is nominally about an interstellar voyage.
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Besides studying Martian weather and observing a stray interstellar comet last year, Maven helped relay information from NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers on the surface.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The film stays true to much of the original comic with the notable addition of Lobo, an interstellar bounty hunter, played by Jason Momoa.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Current models suggest that at some point after their formation, the giant planets went through a phase of such extreme instability that one or even two bodies the size of Uranus or Neptune were ejected into interstellar space.
—Jorge Garay, Wired News, 6 June 2026
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Besides studying Martian weather and observing a stray interstellar comet last year, Maven helped relay information from NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers on the surface.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The film stays true to much of the original comic with the notable addition of Lobo, an interstellar bounty hunter, played by Jason Momoa.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Current models suggest that at some point after their formation, the giant planets went through a phase of such extreme instability that one or even two bodies the size of Uranus or Neptune were ejected into interstellar space.
—Jorge Garay, Wired News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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An elusive celestial event is expected to peak later this week, according to astronomy experts.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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The statement raised questions about whether Micron’s astronomical stock run this year was driven by momentum trading rather than fundamentals.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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But recent astronomical observations have spurred scientists to look further into a less popular idea — that the two are in fact physically intertwined.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Galaxies emit light across the electromagnetic spectrum, but wavelengths in the extreme ultraviolet (UV) are absorbed very efficiently by pervasive clouds of hydrogen in intergalactic space, which blocks most of that UV light from more distant objects.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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In Dungeon Crawler Carl, written for television by film, TV and comic book writer Chris Yost, an alien invasion has wiped out most of humanity and any survivors are forced to fight for their lives on a sadistic intergalactic game show.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Even with a stellar starting rotation and a lineup of superstar hitters, a World Series can be lost if the Dodgers remain liable to cough up leads in the final innings.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The United States is back in action Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly one week after a stellar performance in its opener that sent expectations for the squad soaring.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Don’t even pay much attention to the heavenly pop melody.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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These heavenly squares are then baked in the oven until golden, crispy brown.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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