as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Recent Examples of interstellar
Methane has been seen spewing from comet 3I/ATLAS, marking the first time that the gas has been identified on an interstellar object.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Barring interstellar catastrophe, this number will remain the same until the sun finally dies about 5 billion years from now.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Loeb searched in the Pacific for the remains of an interstellar meteor.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 1 June 2026
No single law of physics prohibits an interstellar voyage to Earth.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Barring interstellar catastrophe, this number will remain the same until the sun finally dies about 5 billion years from now.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Loeb searched in the Pacific for the remains of an interstellar meteor.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 1 June 2026
No single law of physics prohibits an interstellar voyage to Earth.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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Long before scientists understood solar wind or magnetism, people associated auroras with spirits, omens, warriors, or celestial beings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Although the darkest, clearest skies can be found farther south, SkyBoma’s vantage over the endless bush offers remarkable celestial views.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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After a sultry stretch, weather conditions in parts of the Midwest and East are about to get more refreshing for the final week of the astronomical spring season.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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An aspiring comedy writer and an actor are unexpectedly reunited on the set of an intergalactic TV show, seven years after one of them disappeared without a word.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The first season of the show takes its time in setting the stakes, building worlds, and establishing the key players rather than bulldozing straight into intergalactic warfare.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
10 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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