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 The semiconductor supply chain is a planetary superorganism with its own ecology. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Either way, scientists anticipate finding traces of Mars on Phobos, making the samples an irresistible two-for-one that should help demystify planetary and moon formation, and perhaps even the recipe for life. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 Detecting such planetary systems from Earth is possible, too. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 The authors of today’s report also tracked indicators of the human activities driving these planetary changes, like energy use, food production, and economic growth. — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 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 stellar core implodes into the black hole, and a GRB fueled by a vast amount of material from all around it is born.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In Registan Square on Monday, Rubio’s Uzbek hosts released hundreds of pigeons into the sky and filled the vast space with local pop music.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of vast
Adjective
  • Instead of standing out as giant slabs of stainless steel, panel-ready models accept cabinet fronts that match the rest of your kitchen.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The episode will see Meekah and the Mini Movers defeat a giant cardboard robot.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of giant
Adjective
  • Tre Tyus called up from practice squad, the big punt block at the end was huge, and the guys came together and found a way to win.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Video also appears to show a drone striking a huge bridge in the city.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • The fair had been paying about $1 million a year for the gigantic space, which has hosted nearly 300 galleries in some editions.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • Right now, speaking to friends and family in Iran, yes, prices are astronomical, but there are no serious shortages.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • However, the proposal does recommend that the maximum difference between atomic and astronomical time should not exceed 3,600 seconds or one hour.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • Last-minute changes and unscheduled requests to cover other clients can place tremendous stress on the field caregiver.
    — Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There has been a tremendous amount of recent development in Chelsea, but, ever the story in New York City, as beloved old places close their doors, new favorites emerge.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tremendous
Adjective
  • With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its nuclear reactor gives it enormous endurance without needing to surface or snorkel to operate diesel engines.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • Toronto reacquired Leonard in an offseason trade after a salary cap-circumvention scandal that led to massive sanctions against the Clippers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Pearson and his brother KeShaun are the two most prominent local opponents of Elon Musk’s xAI, a subsidiary of which has developed a massive data-center complex, provocatively named Colossus, in and around South Memphis.
    — Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of massive

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