as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Recent Examples of interstellar
Getting a glimpse of the brilliant scene through JWST, a team at NASA created a 3D scan of the interstellar material that displays its intricacies in tremendous detail.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
The resulting interaction creates an interstellar distortion that interferes with the normal flow of time, sending the certificate back thousands of years into the past.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
And that this particular region of space is some kind of interstellar dumping ground — hence the remains of a black taxi cab, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and an Egyptian Pyramid floating through space as the TARDIS flies away.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the stars in the SMC do not follow a rotational pattern, indicating that the interstellar gas itself is also not rotating.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
The resulting interaction creates an interstellar distortion that interferes with the normal flow of time, sending the certificate back thousands of years into the past.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
And that this particular region of space is some kind of interstellar dumping ground — hence the remains of a black taxi cab, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and an Egyptian Pyramid floating through space as the TARDIS flies away.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the stars in the SMC do not follow a rotational pattern, indicating that the interstellar gas itself is also not rotating.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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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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Somewhere between Ultraman and Ranma 1/2 lies Birdy the Mighty, which sees the intergalactic agent Birdy Altera fusing her body with the high school boy Tsutomu Senkawa to save his life (after accidentally killing him).—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Other concert outfits had a similar futuristic flair with shiny details as her stage featured intergalactic visuals.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The announcement that Apple is diversifying its global supply chain beyond China in such a major way underscores the impact of US President Donald Trump’s astronomical 145% tariffs on the country.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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That is, in the end the final costs to all will be astronomical.—
Dennis Warren,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Pluto may currently be a dwarf planet on the golf apparel sales leaderboard, but if the brand stays on the current trajectory, the future could be stellar.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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You might be left with tiny scratches that make your once pristine appliances and surfaces look less than stellar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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The album, itself named after a perfume, taps into her trademark skill for turning misty, windswept synths into lush backdrops for heavenly melodies to thunderbolt right into.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2025
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Movies ‘Sinners’ receives a heavenly reception during Easter weekend April 20, 2025 The per-screen average for the Imax 70mm locations (excluding London) was about $91,000 over the weekend, according to Jason Allen, head of publicity at Imax.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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