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planetary

adjective

ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē

Definition of planetary

as in vast

unusually large a positively planetary new shopping development

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Recent Examples of planetary That category is particularly valuable because most exoplanets known today orbit close to their stars; Roman will probe the colder, more distant regions of planetary systems that remain much less explored. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 But craters and debris from billions of years of impacts covered many of these fissures, said lead study author Gaku Nishiyama, a planetary scientist at the German Aerospace Center’s Institute of Space Research in Berlin. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 God didn’t create the world to have static and lifeless planetary matter. — Meir Moscowitz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Perhaps this saga of planetary conquest is also a sly commentary on Hollywood imperialism, in which even the most far-flung of small-town tales must be overwhelmed by big-name stars in visual-effects drag. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for planetary

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Adjective

The technology behind these voices has grown so refined that the vast majority of the general population hasn’t even noticed the transition has been made.

— Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
This vast misshapen island was traditionally noted for ghosts, folktales, eccentricity, fish, and friendliness.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of vast

Adjective

On the living-room table was a giant bowl filled with cigarette butts, which Beck said was for an art project.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Her work ultimately led to more than 600 residents of Hinkley filing a lawsuit against utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of giant

Adjective

First, because of the huge jump in salary when Pelle Larsson’s extension kicks in for 2027-28.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
That led to the rest of the tour’s openers and even Sheeran’s backing band for the tour dropping off the tour in solidarity with Macklemore — all of which became a huge news story and PR nightmare for the usually very un-controversial Sheeran.

— Brendan Menapace, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

Highs may struggle to get much beyond the mid to upper 60s by Tuesday, giving us a decidedly fall-like feel right as astronomical fall arrives.

— Kate Bilo, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
On one hand, superstar acts like Peter Frampton, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, the Who, and the Rolling Stones were selling tickets on such an astronomical level that their shows were moving into football stadiums, outdoor fields, and racetracks.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of astronomical

Adjective

For most of the season, Young was a plus defender, and the Mets saw tremendous improvements at the position.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Merz, a conservative, is facing tremendous pressure in the wake of the far-right AfD's landslide state election victory in Saxony-Anhalt last week.

— Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tremendous

Adjective

Write, make something, tell the story differently, or simply notice what now seems funny that once felt enormous.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
In 1996, Hamad founded Al Jazeera, a news network that gave the emirate enormous cultural influence throughout the region.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of enormous

Adjective

After a handful of ownership changes throughout the decades, the hotel underwent a massive renovation and reopened in December 2023 as the Mandarin Oriental Savoy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
The chain had blamed the decline on launching too many promotions, plus inadequate customer service and its massive World Cup promotion failing to attract eaters.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of massive

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