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 Photos captured of the moon during the eclipse show the breathtaking interstellar phenomena. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 So too Alien, with its cruel interstellar intimacy, its metallic shadows and gooey whites. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 Actor and master puppeteer James Ortiz will accept the Innovator Award for Amazon MGM Studios’ interstellar epic Project Hail Mary. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 Astronomers have mapped the distribution of molecules in interstellar space for several decades. — Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interstellar

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But in the end, trying to time celestial events from S301 would be irksome.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026
September brings forth two completely different celestial energies, and each one focuses on something unique.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of celestial

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With peak summer rates regularly exceeding 3,000 euros per night, astronomical costs help preserve property exclusivity regardless of television exposure.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
This marks the autumnal equinox, also known as astronomical fall, according to Old Farmer's Almanac.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 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

Adjective

His minor-league numbers weren’t stellar, but some of that can be blamed on the Pacific Coast League.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Cunningham, who North Crowley head coach DeMarcus Harris credited for having stellar football IQ and being a film junkie, has three interceptions through two weeks.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

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