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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
humankind's dream of stellar navigation is hampered by the vast distances between the stars, even in our own galaxy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai
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Recent Examples of stellar
Mixing the defense pairs makes little sense since the top-four has been stellar, so perhaps Buium will watch a game from upstairs before getting back in Saturday.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Astronomers stumbled upon the doomed planet while using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to search for star transits: regular dips in light that could signal the presence of an orbiting exoplanet passing in front of its stellar host.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, the chance of stellar bodies having a binary partner increases with mass, making a double-brown-dwarf star system pretty surprising.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The final film reunites Wallace and Guevara with a stellar cast, including Marta Hazas (Días Mejores), Iván Sánchez (Bosé), Victor Varona (Cielo Grande), and Fran Morcillo (Money Heist), among others.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Astronomers stumbled upon the doomed planet while using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to search for star transits: regular dips in light that could signal the presence of an orbiting exoplanet passing in front of its stellar host.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, the chance of stellar bodies having a binary partner increases with mass, making a double-brown-dwarf star system pretty surprising.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The final film reunites Wallace and Guevara with a stellar cast, including Marta Hazas (Días Mejores), Iván Sánchez (Bosé), Victor Varona (Cielo Grande), and Fran Morcillo (Money Heist), among others.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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To spot the celestial 'smiley face,' skywatchers in the U.S. will need a clear view of the eastern horizon in the hour leading up to sunrise on April 25.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In honor of the anniversary of 'Shrek,' see which character you are based on your zodiac sign, according to celebrity astrologer Valerie Mesa PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Once upon a celestial swamp.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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Just because a volatile molecule is in a comet or the interstellar medium doesn’t mean much for a planetary atmosphere, Nikku Madhusudhan, the paper’s lead author and an astrophysicist at the university of Cambridge in the U.K., tells me via email.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite the cold, icy conditions of interstellar clouds scattered between star systems, these regions contain a variety of prebiotic molecules.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Possible wildcard: Lea Salonga, Peters’ castmate in the Sondheim revue, turns in a terrific Everything’s Coming Up Roses.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now 6, McCullough's son will testify during the trial and could prove to be the star witness for prosecutors.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fast evaluation If Hunter lives up to the hype of a star two-way player for most of a decade, the trade compensation will likely be an afterthought.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Both the starry Glengarry Glen Ross and the excellent Eureka Day are as close to certain as these things get, and Othello and Yellow Face are likely to join the competition.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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The second leg of this starry matchup is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at the San Siro.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Without Alvarez, the Mets leaned heavily on Luis Torrens, who played superb defense and supplied key hits (.675 OPS).—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each has a superb hit tool, with the capability of hitting for a high batting average, while scoring and driving in runs.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Stellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stellar. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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