as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Recent Examples of interstellar
Barring interstellar catastrophe, this number will remain the same until the sun finally dies about 5 billion years from now.
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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
This example is just one of the hundreds of delicate design trade-offs that would plague any interstellar vessel.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Straight out of an interstellar sci-fi reverie, the six-suite Echo camp fuses fictional space commander-style architecture with astro-chic interiors for up to 12 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
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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
This example is just one of the hundreds of delicate design trade-offs that would plague any interstellar vessel.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Straight out of an interstellar sci-fi reverie, the six-suite Echo camp fuses fictional space commander-style architecture with astro-chic interiors for up to 12 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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Not only is Earth's celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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This dazzling celestial object, dubbed the Crystal Ball Nebula, lies about 1,500 light-years from Earth in the Taurus constellation.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Its satellites have been blamed for interfering with astronomical observations and posing an ever-increasing risk of space collisions.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The get-in price for Finals games in New York is astronomical and keeps going up.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
8 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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Over the years, Orphan Barrel has released some stellar whiskeys like Muckety-Muck, a quarter-century-old single grain scotch whisky, and Scarlet Shade, a 14-year-old rye whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The town earned its reputation thanks to the Citrus Golf Trail, a collection of 10 stellar courses that each offer gorgeous views and challenging design.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Firm, ripe peaches and nectarines, as well as whichever other stone fruits catch your eye, are heavenly in this easy slab pie that asks only 20 minutes of your active time.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Drive the heavenly Road to Hana with dozens of waterfalls, lush gardens, and breathtaking ocean views.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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