as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Professor of Science at Harvard University, recently made waves online for his theory that the interstellar comet has a 30% to 40% chance of being an artificial alien object sent to observe the solar system, Futurism reported.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The interstellar comet will make its closest approach to the sun on or around Oct. 30.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The comet is one of only three interstellar objects ever recorded entering our solar system.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Since then, the mission has continued its speedy departure from the Solar System and could become the third spacecraft to return data from interstellar space.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The interstellar comet will make its closest approach to the sun on or around Oct. 30.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The comet is one of only three interstellar objects ever recorded entering our solar system.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Since then, the mission has continued its speedy departure from the Solar System and could become the third spacecraft to return data from interstellar space.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
Adjective
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Another one of Orion’s celestial hallmarks is the bright star Betelgeuse in the upper left corner of the hunter.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
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Skywatchers will be able to start the new year off with a spectacular celestial sighting.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
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This year, the first day of astronomical spring is Friday, March 20.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Of course, removing yourself from the addictive algorithms that are driving astronomical user growth and ad revenues on other social platforms, does come with risk.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2026
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Joining the ranks of books like Yume Kitasei’s The Stardust Grail is Molly Tanzer’s novella, which follows a group of misfits trying to infiltrate the intergalactic Greenwood Museum.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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The stakes are high, and there are the usual interpersonal fights to sort out amongst all the battles with intergalactic creatures.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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The Vikings had another stellar performance under the direction of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finishing second in red zone touchdown rate and sack percentage and third in the league in yards allowed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Available in four versatile colors—as well as a women’s straight-leg version—Free Fly has everyone covered with this stellar, do-it-all travel pant.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sold to Menemsha, studied in its craft, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The motions of the stars also exhibited a similar 24 hour period, as though the heavenly canopy rotated throughout the night.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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