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
The illuminated umbrella props will be illustrated with constellations, planets and other heavenly bodies.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
These will become the building blocks of planets in the system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
When planets collide, patience protects your progress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
The Milky Way galaxy is a massive place, teeming with stars and planets.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Vedic astrology, too, attributes personalities to planets and speaks of the connection between the macrocosm and the microcosm.
—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
The budget would preserve NASA missions to Venus, Uranus and the Habitable Worlds Observatory that are meant to search for life on planets orbiting nearby stars, as well as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is slated for launch next year.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2026
As one of four special photographic effects supervisors credited on the 1968 classic — Trumbull, Wally Veevers and Tom Howard were the others — Pederson helped create stars, planets, spaceships and the unforgettable five-minute Star Gate sequence.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
A lot of helpful planets and asteroids are building your financial future.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
These will become the building blocks of planets in the system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
When planets collide, patience protects your progress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
The Milky Way galaxy is a massive place, teeming with stars and planets.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Vedic astrology, too, attributes personalities to planets and speaks of the connection between the macrocosm and the microcosm.
—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
The budget would preserve NASA missions to Venus, Uranus and the Habitable Worlds Observatory that are meant to search for life on planets orbiting nearby stars, as well as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is slated for launch next year.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2026
As one of four special photographic effects supervisors credited on the 1968 classic — Trumbull, Wally Veevers and Tom Howard were the others — Pederson helped create stars, planets, spaceships and the unforgettable five-minute Star Gate sequence.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
A lot of helpful planets and asteroids are building your financial future.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planets
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Best Actress and Best Actor in a Drama winners Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Cruise hung out with their globes in the press room in 1990.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the center, students can explore maps and globes, including modern ones and some that date back hundreds of years, sourced from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Dec. 2025
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Heather Chenille Jute Rug This rug offers the best of both worlds—made of 70% naturally-rustic jute and 30% velvety-soft rayon.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Viewers are expected to be familiar with these worlds and their codes without the need for explanation or exposition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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An emboldened Beijing tested American resolve again in October by expanding its restrictions on rare-earths exports.—
LAEL BRAINARD,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Planets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planets. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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