1
as in temporal
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
scientists haven't even found all the terrestrial life on our planet
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as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
let's focus on terrestrial issues—such as how to pay the bills
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Recent Examples of terrestrial
Fruiting bodies of these terrestrial mushrooms are found in forests, parks, and plantations in late summer and autumn.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Still, the music flourished on terrestrial radio and music-video television, two venues for mass musical experiences whose power has diminished drastically in the streaming era.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Starlink was deployed in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion disrupted terrestrial networks, quickly becoming a critical backbone for both civilian and military communications.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Still, the music flourished on terrestrial radio and music-video television, two venues for mass musical experiences whose power has diminished drastically in the streaming era.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Starlink was deployed in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion disrupted terrestrial networks, quickly becoming a critical backbone for both civilian and military communications.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrestrial
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These included a molar and humerus shaft from NgLj-3; two molars, a premolar, and a temporal cranium bone from NgLj-2; and a sample taken from a left humerus found in 2018 at NgLj-1.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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To test this hypothesis, the researchers recruited seven people who were scheduled for an anterior temporal lobectomy, a type of surgery in which pieces of brain tissue are removed in order to treat severe epilepsy.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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The bacteria that causes meningitis can spread through seemingly mundane activities like living in close quarters, sharing utensils or drinks, sneezing, coughing and kissing.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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In the face of shooting and shooting-up deaths, if permanent gates — which are, after all, only a physical manifestation of the existing curfew — will deter mischief and malfeasance post-midnight, then my vote is to lock it up.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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This may well be true, according to BNP Paribas Asset Management portfolio manager Sophie Huynh, but physical constraints could pose a bigger problem to profits than the cycle itself.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Recently, the state’s largest teachers union, alongside everyday parents, filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida alleging a continued failure to adequately invest in public education.—
Maxine Ann-Marie Lewers,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The answer came from everyday records.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The charity reports a 70% increase in multi-animal incidents across England and Wales since 2021, defining such cases as those involving 10 or more animals.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Regulators are trying to push drug development into a post-animal testing era.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
19 Mar. 2026
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As earthly circles of hell go, modern-day Newark is in an altogether different, gentler category from post-WWII Leningrad.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Divinity above, earthly pleasures below.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Terrestrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrestrial. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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