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Recent Examples of planet
Sandy's efforts reflect a broader desire to build systems that honor people and the planet together.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
The only planet completely out of the viewing loop is Mars, which is much too close to the glare of the sun to be seen all month long.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The climate may get screwed up in new ways as scientists attempt to turn the planet’s temperature dial down.
—Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
These collections constitute an unparalleled resource for understanding environmental change in Los Angeles and the planet during the last 60,000 years of Earth’s history, according to museum officials.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
The only planet completely out of the viewing loop is Mars, which is much too close to the glare of the sun to be seen all month long.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The climate may get screwed up in new ways as scientists attempt to turn the planet’s temperature dial down.
—Christian Elliott, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
These collections constitute an unparalleled resource for understanding environmental change in Los Angeles and the planet during the last 60,000 years of Earth’s history, according to museum officials.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planet
Noun
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The correspondence places Barrack, a globe-trotting billionaire, among a circle of wealthy and influential figures who maintained social contact with Epstein even as his criminal history became widely known.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a world full of noise, his images ask for something quiet.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 play, directed by Marti Lyons, the design team takes this line to heart, using a monochrome purple palette to represent Hedda’s claustrophobic world (scenic design by Joe Schermoly).—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The afternoon light crowns the earth in a golden haze, the glow of Hollywood movies during the Great Depression, the glow of Shirley Temple’s curly locks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is also an 8,000 square-foot conservatory that is made of glass, showcasing rare and tropical plants from around the earth.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Planet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planet. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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