as in vast
unusually large
a positively planetary new shopping development
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Recent Examples of planetary
This mass straddles the line between that of gas giants and brown dwarf stars, leading astronomers to call the object a planetary-mass companion.
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Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
To Paré-Poupart, this reality is not just a planetary insult but also a personal one.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Mercury's steady light will shine low on the western horizon in the glow of the setting sun, as while Jupiter glistens close to its upper left, with Venus and the moon lining up beyond to create a spectacular planetary display.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
To Paré-Poupart, this reality is not just a planetary insult but also a personal one.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Mercury's steady light will shine low on the western horizon in the glow of the setting sun, as while Jupiter glistens close to its upper left, with Venus and the moon lining up beyond to create a spectacular planetary display.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planetary
Adjective
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These are the birthplaces of vast amounts of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Because the vast majority of people sickened with salmonella get better without seeing a medical professional, official outbreak counts usually include only a fraction of the number of people actually infected.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The University of Kansas marching band played the Algerian national anthem and Lawrence artist Stan Herd created a giant flag of the North African nation, made out of organic materials, to display on the school grounds.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Texas restaurants are a big winner from the FIFA World Cup, as visitors fill social media with dozens of photos of giant barbecue platters, tall frozen margaritas and anything from Buc-ees.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Miami knows a variety of sports on a gigantic scale more than most big cities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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And two, the logo is ugly and gigantic.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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After a sultry stretch, weather conditions in parts of the Midwest and East are about to get more refreshing for the final week of the astronomical spring season.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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But SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI swelled to tremendous sizes thanks to dollars from private investors, including pension funds, companies and rich investors, away from the public market.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Having such a wide variety of on-site entertainment drives tremendous traffic with more than 38 million visits to Yas Island in 2024.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The assessment, which was based on disruptions, incidents, and violent extremist propaganda, says the potentially enormous crowds make the parade a high priority for lone wolf attackers, the official said.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The mega monsoons, vast deserts, volcanic eruptions, and enormous terrestrial animals and marine life of the turbulent Permian Period feature prominently, as the Earth reaches the brink of ecological collapse.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This $200,000 bad check appears to be just the tip of a massive financial iceberg.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Planetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planetary. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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