astronomical

adjective

ˌa-strə-ˈnä-mi-kəl How to pronounce astronomical (audio)
variants also astronomic
Definition of astronomicalnext
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 Meteorologists anticipate that people living in 15 states will have good viewing conditions for the astronomical event, also known as the Blood Moon, which will make the moon appear red. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Nevertheless, companies will have to figure out how to survive the gap between today’s high costs and minimal utility for the eventual astronomical ROI of AI. — Chris Perry, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 The odds are astronomical with or without a happy accident, the lottery office noted, with chances for a top-prize Money Blitz win being one in 1,142,400. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025 His rapid rise to political power is accompanied by great uncertainty about what motivates him—and whether his desire for astronomical wealth is an integral part of the equation or was simply a necessary precondition to securing vast influence. — Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for astronomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
  1. enormous
  2. immense
  3. oceanic
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  • The decision to remove the enormous mural near the White House comes after a U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., introduced legislation earlier this week that gave D.C. an ultimatum: either paint over the slogan or risk losing federal funding.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
  • There are also the now-traditional summer preseason schedules of European clubs who spend a few weeks in America playing before enormous crowds before kicking off their new seasons back home.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of enormous
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  • As spring arrives and the weather warms, exposure to sunlight could have an immense impact on overall health.
    — Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Now in a position of immense responsibility, Secretary Kennedy should underscore this and refute his record of undermining the MMR vaccine.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of immense
Adjective
  • The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of oceanic

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