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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Radio telescopes detect naturally occurring radio waves emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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However, Meta does have a stellar and reliable ad business.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals Amazon has stellar Prime Day deals on cookware, small kitchen appliances, and more must-haves.
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By the end of the movie, even something as natural as daylight has become suffused with a heavenly glow, and the beads of sweat on a dying body sparkle with a beauty that Emily had never been able to find anywhere else in her tragedy of a life.
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Don't forget your in-flight comfort — this heavenly memory foam travel pillow is discounted to just $10.
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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