Thesaurus results for INTERSTELLAR

interstellar

adjective

Definition of interstellar

as in celestial

existing or occurring between stars the vastness of interstellar space

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Recent Examples of interstellar Astronomers have mapped the distribution of molecules in interstellar space for several decades. — Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 The star will eventually die, destroying the lion and dispersing all the gas and dust into interstellar space. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 From the Moon to interstellar space NASA’s greatest missions have done far more than achieve technical milestones. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 Turning off instruments and heaters in the frigid temperatures of interstellar space risks chilling the probes beyond repair. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interstellar

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While city lights may wash out fainter celestial objects, the moon should shine through just fine.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of celestial

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After debuting as the most volatile stock among its large-cap peers, Elon Musk's astronomic equity hasn't moved in three weeks, with shares trading in a $10 range around the $140 level.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
These surveys yielded a plethora of astronomical discoveries, including that the universe is expanding.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of astronomical

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Dungeon Crawler Carl is set after 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.

— Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Earth’s first Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, also drew criticism for being portrayed as an older, messier iteration of the most famous intergalactic peacekeeper rather than the more idealized version in his prime.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of intergalactic

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From the beginning of its run in September 1992, the cartoon had built its reputation on being a stellar adaptation of the Dark Knight’s mythology.

— Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
That picture-perfect scenario, however, hinges in my mind on how fast USC’s stellar freshman class rounds into form.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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