planets

plural of planet
as in globes
the celestial body on which we live our collective responsibility to conserve the planet and its natural resources for future generations

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Recent Examples of planets Such dying stars act as cosmic recycling centers, returning material to space that can eventually become incorporated into future generations of stars and planets. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Previous details revealed that the movie was set on new planets (or systems as they’re known) in the Star Wars canon, free of Skywalker family plot-lines. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 And whatever was generating dark oxygen might also be found on planets or moons beyond Earth. James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 Bright stars or planets such as Venus may shine in the dark sky, and the air temperature will drop as the sun disappears. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Temperatures may fall, stars and planets can appear, and the landscape takes on the eerie darkness of twilight. Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 Just a decade ago, few people had heard of Odd Radio Circles, while discoveries involving rogue planets, brown dwarfs, and other unusual objects continue to reshape scientists’ understanding of how the Universe works. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Besides dusting, this includes wiping off the lightbulbs, removing any light globes to wash and dry them, and wiping dust from the fan’s motor and pull chain with a microfiber cloth.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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  • The record labels’ personas and allies clashed in what came to be known as the battle between the East and West Coast rap worlds.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There, horseback rides along the Sea of Cortez, a traditional underground barbacoa feast and immersive desert experiences at Las Ventanas al Paraíso provide a finale that feels worlds away from where the trip began.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • And the movie’s also a super-teaming of the whole Spider-Man concept, clashing infinite earths of Spider-People together into a banter-y arachnoid squad.
    Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026
  • China imposed export restrictions on 10 US companies, including two rare-earths firms backed by Washington, marking the latest escalation in recent Sino-American trade tensions.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2026

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“Planets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planets. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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