variants
also astronomic
as in enormous
unusually large
a googol is an astronomical number, and the whimsical coinage of the name was intended to suggest that fact
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Recent Examples of astronomical
Negotiating strategy Trump’s approach to negotiations has involved threats of astronomical tariffs – up to 145% in the case of China – before striking a deal for far lower levels.
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David McHugh, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Cheng was able to identify the TNO by pinpointing bright spots in an astronomical image database from the Victor M. Blanco Telescope and Canada France Hawaii Telescope.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
With several astronomical events coming up soon, be sure to check our night sky guide.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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David McHugh, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Cheng was able to identify the TNO by pinpointing bright spots in an astronomical image database from the Victor M. Blanco Telescope and Canada France Hawaii Telescope.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
With several astronomical events coming up soon, be sure to check our night sky guide.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
Adjective
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The enormous success of Prey showed us that the best Predator stories may be the truly standalone ones.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Each of the 15 adults-only villas has an enormous deck and plunge pool, and includes features like fire pits and indoor-outdoor showers.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The Tarrytown Lighthouse suffered immense damage on May 31, which could cost over $100,000, according to Westchester County.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These programs trace galaxy behavior over immense timescales—plenty long enough for their spiral arms to rotate and potentially impact their surroundings, both seen and unseen.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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These moves aim to protect coastlines, secure maritime trade routes, assert oceanic claims, and bolster global influence.—
Sturla Henriksen,
Time,
5 June 2025
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To wit: the scene where Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss perform a fish autopsy on the tiger shark (the movie's red herring, to use more oceanic metaphors), and yank out its guts.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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“Astronomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomical. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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