Synonyms of light-years

light-years

noun

plural of light-year

as in worlds

a huge physical or conceptual distance

my sister and I are close in age, but personality-wise, there are light-years between us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worlds
• galaxies
• ways
• long hauls
• country miles
• infinities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inches
• striking distances
• hairs
• hairbreadths
• stone's throws

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of light-years

The planet, known as Elias 2-24 b, is roughly the mass of Jupiter and sits about 450 light-years from Earth, according to NASA. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

This material is then channeled to the poles of black holes, from where it is blasted out as near-light-speed jets that can extend for thousands of light-years. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

These candidates include TRAPPIST-1e, a planet located about 40 light-years from Earth widely regarded as one of the most promising locations for alien life. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026

Others are top-of-the-line machines, pointed at distant galaxies millions of light-years away. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

The tiny particle originated in an enormous gamma-ray burst two billion light-years away from Earth. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

The park feels light-years away from the closest major airport, Midland (235 miles away), and this seclusion ensures the park’s night views stay dazzling. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026