as in vast
unusually large
a positively planetary new shopping development
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Recent Examples of planetary
Overall, this innovative framework represents a major advancement in planetary exploration technology.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The colors, ash and terra-cotta, seemed to radiate the dying heat of a planetary hearth.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
This weekend, along with the semi-annual time change, there will be a planetary conjunction featuring two of the universe's most famous planets.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The nontechnical term is Parade of Planets, but the technical term is planetary alignment.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The colors, ash and terra-cotta, seemed to radiate the dying heat of a planetary hearth.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
This weekend, along with the semi-annual time change, there will be a planetary conjunction featuring two of the universe's most famous planets.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The nontechnical term is Parade of Planets, but the technical term is planetary alignment.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planetary
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Hill said his ability to read an offense comes from his vast experience.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The oil industry amounts to a vast program of oil relocation and transformation.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Primarily considered a test mission, Artemis II could represent a giant step toward NASA's goal of returning astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time since the Apollo missions came to an end in 1972.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Over the past two years, restaurant and takeout costs have climbed at a faster pace than grocery channels, according to consulting giant McKinsey.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are some really great ones on the market these days, a huge advancement past the egg crate toppers our parents used.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nola said he was unfazed by taking the mound with a huge lead.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Even Sebastiaan Bornauw, United’s gigantic centre-back, fizzed a long-range effort off Alphonse Areola’s gloves.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Try a pair of trendy bug-eyed sunglasses to balance out your gigantic grocery tote.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Apr. 2026
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During the final week of March, Venus began setting after the end of astronomical twilight, that is, in a completely dark sky, a circumstance that will persist until late August.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientists postulate that dolphins’ social nature and seeming empathy can release chemical endorphins in people who interact with them, creating a tremendous feeling of well-being.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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First, this is a tremendous blow to Kristi, who can’t hold a job.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Of particular concern, the organization took steps to hide its money in shell political action committees and coordinated donations via individual donors while the candidates who benefited often feigned ignorance about enormous donations and expenditures.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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These events require enormous investments of time, money, space, and collective labor.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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For larger groups or families, the already massive two-bedroom penthouse can become a three-bedroom behemoth thanks to an optional adjoining suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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His Iran deal would have led to a colossal arsenal of massive nuclear weapons for Iran.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Planetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planetary. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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