as in globe
the celestial body on which we live our collective responsibility to conserve the planet and its natural resources for future generations

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Recent Examples of planet In the direct sequel to Prometheus, Alien: Covenant follows the colony vessel, Covenant, traveling to a remote planet. Rendy Jones, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025 For two days this week, the planets will be the closest together. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 In the episode, which originally aired in 1968, the Enterprise crew lands on a planet with a 1920s gangster culture. Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025 Even more interesting: this is the fifth such planet to be found around L 98-59 over the past decade. Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for planet
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Noun
  • The Sovereign’s Orb, a globe topped with a cross and mounted with emeralds, rubies, and sapphires surrounded by diamonds and pearls, is held in the monarch's right hand during the ceremony.
    Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
  • Furnishings like chrome-back dining chairs in one of the two dining areas and an atomic-like globe chandelier definitely reflect the period, while sliding-glass doors seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor spaces.
    Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • The two world leaders will meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Trapped in a terrifying world where reality bends and memory betrays, Polly must navigate a series of impossible choices.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • Hendrix sipping an Evian water bottle, Chessy entering with a plate of chocolate chip pancakes, and where on earth is tie-dye girl?
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
  • At one point, a new single joins the crew, Lee Seung-chan, whose dating experience far exceeds everyone else’s — he’s dated one person for about 100 days in his 31 years on earth.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Planet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planet. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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