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as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
gave the astronomy students the assignment of charting astral movement for the next month
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
after his film became an unexpected blockbuster, the director was suddenly welcome in the most astral circles of Hollywood society
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Recent Examples of astral
Blitz blue and astral white eyeshadow collaborated with rose pink lips.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 July 2024
Over twinkling beats and vaporous grooves, Aiko was astral and organic, graceful and sensuous.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Accompanying the characters, a sophisticated, astral score with music by Anthony Pateras, curated by sound designer Oscar Parcival van Hoogevest, that works to realize the transcendent nature of the images.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 15 June 2024
While her astral inspirations and mythology-making approach to motherhood-as-spiritual-journey yield interesting results, some of the lyrics feel written for an audience of one.
—Dustin Nelson, SPIN, 13 June 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 July 2024
Over twinkling beats and vaporous grooves, Aiko was astral and organic, graceful and sensuous.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Accompanying the characters, a sophisticated, astral score with music by Anthony Pateras, curated by sound designer Oscar Parcival van Hoogevest, that works to realize the transcendent nature of the images.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 15 June 2024
While her astral inspirations and mythology-making approach to motherhood-as-spiritual-journey yield interesting results, some of the lyrics feel written for an audience of one.
—Dustin Nelson, SPIN, 13 June 2024
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This celestial synergy brings profound insights for a stronger connection to your inner self, Sagittarius.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Upcoming celestial events The Northern Taurids are set to peak about a week later on November 11 and 12, and sky-gazers could see an increase in meteors blazing across the sky when both showers are active.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the novel, an astrophysicist, as an act of revenge for her father’s murder by Red Guards, chooses to put Earth at risk by sending out a provocative interstellar message to hostile aliens.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
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The MacGuffin that causes Knull’s generic, interstellar cockroach minions to hunt down Venom/Brock on Earth is a lifeforce-slash-tracking-device known as the Codex.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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Rabinovich, a distinguished Israeli historian of the modern Middle… The War for Lebanon, 1970-1983 This is partly a history of Lebanon's breakdown and civil war, partly a study of why and how Israel went to war in 1982.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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For his distinguished service, Sumter awarded Ali land.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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At the finish line of the 2015 Western States Endurance Run, arguably the most famous and most prestigious American ultramarathon, the crowd suddenly became energized.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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With offices in North America and Europe, Coppers and his team have worked with some of the world’s most prestigious brands to bring stories to life through elevated and immersive experiences.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The ensemble partners with illustrious jazz artists every year, and the 20-piece band’s upcoming collaborations at Bing Concert Hall feature vocalists Jamie Davis and Clairdee (Feb. 21, 2025) and trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon (May 23, 2025).Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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From the late 1960s into the early 1980s, Jones was a prolific performer and producer, releasing solo albums like Body Heat and The Dude while working with illustrious other artists.Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jones studied briefly at the eminent Schillinger House (now known as the Berklee College of Music) in Boston in the 1950s.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Have a portrait of Josef Gingold: Gingold was an eminent violinist and teacher of that instrument.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
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That same soil is what lends poblano chiles—traditionally from Puebla—the peppery flavor that characterizes the most famous local dish, chiles en nogada, says Zach Rabinor, founder of the luxury travel outfit Journey Mexico.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Rocio Fabbro takes a look at what the world’s most famous investor might do with all that cash.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Astral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astral. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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