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planetary

adjective

ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce planetary (audio)
Definition of planetarynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planetary
  1. vast
  2. giant
  3. huge
  4. gigantic
  5. astronomical
  6. tremendous
  7. enormous
  8. massive
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
  • Tiny creatures like crabs and ants traveled huge distances, encountering all sorts of dangers—driven by the instinct to lay eggs and reproduce at any cost.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The sensational international rescue of the famously sentient creatures, replete with colossal cargo planes, huge crates and Shedd staffers working in the dead of night to transport and care for the whales, must have looked made for social media.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • This week, some people make gigantic mistakes that are very entertaining.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Royal Caribbean’s Icon class is growing as the company marks the start of construction on its fifth gigantic vessel in the series.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • Hurricanes Polo and Odalys gathered off the coast of Mexico at the same time that bimonthly astronomical high tides approached.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This allows the industry to continue to profit from criminality no matter the astronomical amount of fraud committed.
    — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • As the theatrical landscape continues to evolve, there is tremendous opportunity to find creative ways to connect great films with audiences.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Data centers gobble up a tremendous amount of energy, most of which still comes from fossil fuels.
    — Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tremendous
Adjective
  • The machines typically used to compress fuel must deliver enormous bursts of energy with exceptional precision.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • No one knew quite how enormous both films would become, even if many clearly believed in the films and the filmmakers.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 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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“Planetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planetary. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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