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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
The goal of these satellites, now making their way to orbit, is to beam Internet to users in remote locations away from terrestrial infrastructure, such as in rural areas or on planes.
more than 7,000
Reports suggest Project Kuiper might cost Amazon as much as $20 billion to build.
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Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2025
Most terrestrial environments offer plenty of places to hide, so there was little evolutionary need for animals to develop the ability to glow.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Heck, even our nearest neighbor star, Proxima Centauri, plays host to a small terrestrial world in its habitable zone.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
To remove any terrestrial water the 50-year-old samples would have absorbed since their return to Earth, Yeo and her team baked the samples overnight in a vacuum furnace.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2025
Most terrestrial environments offer plenty of places to hide, so there was little evolutionary need for animals to develop the ability to glow.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025
Heck, even our nearest neighbor star, Proxima Centauri, plays host to a small terrestrial world in its habitable zone.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
To remove any terrestrial water the 50-year-old samples would have absorbed since their return to Earth, Yeo and her team baked the samples overnight in a vacuum furnace.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrestrial
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Although the Inouye Solar Telescope began operating from its perch on the Hawaiian volcano Haleakala in 2022, the addition of its latest key piece of equipment provides a major boost to its spatial, temporal, and spectral resolution to the most powerful telescope of its kind in the world.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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All the while, amid this cultural and temporal span, Moss has been stepping out in looks that speak to her expansive and most dominant role—as a style icon across multiple eras.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Topline While still challenged by outdated technology and a chronic air traffic controller shortage, Newark Liberty International Airport is facing flight delays Wednesday due to something more mundane: weather conditions.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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In this new role, Lindsey will lead the strategic design and development of exhibits and physical experiences at the Amazeum and with partner institutions across the region.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Two runs in the sixth came courtesy of a mental error and a physical error by the Rockies.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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Jenny and Sam Dowd of Prairie Grove, ceramic artists who create whimsical, sculptural installations, explore the curious relationships between objects and everyday observation.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Rendering is a process that transforms animal by-products, like leftover meat and fats...and yes, chicken feet, into usable materials, such as animal feed, fuel, and other industrial products.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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One study of about 200 Korean scientists found that animal researchers had significantly higher anxiety scores than non-animal researchers.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
3 Mar. 2025
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Their parents have long since left this earthly plane.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the star and Sirius is one of only four stars seen from our earthly perspective with a negative magnitude (-1.45).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Terrestrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrestrial. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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