as in vast
unusually large
a positively planetary new shopping development
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Recent Examples of planetary
With the bright Flower Moon fading from view this weekend, darker skies are returning just in time for a gorgeous planetary show featuring none other than dazzling Venus, larger-than-life Jupiter and the aurora borealis, glowing in the sky after sunset.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Breaking the sound barrier without breaking hardware moves us a step closer to fully exploiting this new mode of planetary exploration.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Russell Wilson’s Jacob & Co. Astronomia showcases a mini sculpture of a planetary system.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
For Another Tomorrow, architecture is not just about individual buildings but about fostering the interconnected flourishing of communities, landscapes and planetary systems—a core principle for redefining urban development through care and regeneration.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Breaking the sound barrier without breaking hardware moves us a step closer to fully exploiting this new mode of planetary exploration.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Russell Wilson’s Jacob & Co. Astronomia showcases a mini sculpture of a planetary system.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
For Another Tomorrow, architecture is not just about individual buildings but about fostering the interconnected flourishing of communities, landscapes and planetary systems—a core principle for redefining urban development through care and regeneration.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planetary
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People familiar with the investigation told The Times that a vast amount of data was gathered and needs to be analyzed.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Kent has used the vast array of succulents’ color, texture and size to draw the eye.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Just to switch gears for a second, the 2025-2026 season had some huge roster changes.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Another executive said any potential trade package would be gigantic.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Upside-down performers hang from a gigantic bell, clanging their torsos against the metal.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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In Western Australia, 89% of visitors surveyed showed interest in traveling specifically for stargazing, and the sector continues to grow through astronomical observatories, dark sky preserves, aurora viewing, dark sky festivals and astrophotography destinations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Travelers visit astronomical observatories, dark sky preserves and aurora viewing zones.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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First, the incoming object blasted material outward at tremendous speed, excavating deep layers of the moon.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Obviously, what Mark Davis has done is tremendous in Las Vegas, and really investing in that team.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The company said powerful AI systems require enormous computing resources, most of which still depend on chips designed by American and allied firms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The Maxwells are enormous and heavy, with their massive 90mm drivers, while the Omnis are smaller and lighter, weighing nearly 340 grams.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The Sun managed to hang with the Aces for a half despite the massive experience gap between the teams, but the young squad fell apart late in its 98-69 loss at Mohegan Sun Arena.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The outlet consistently awards UCSB the top spot for its massive social scene, access to bars and Greek life.—
Bethany Brown,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Planetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planetary. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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