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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
Learn more about this astronomical event, why it’s called the Buck Moon, and where to see it.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2025
Trump has made astronomical estimates about how much money tariffs can raise, arguing tariffs could bring in trillions of dollars in annual revenue.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
On the bright side, several other astronomical events are coming up this year, including two this month: dual visibility of Venus and a partial solar eclipse.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If MacKenzie Gore somehow became available, there would be widespread interest, and the cost would be astronomical.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2025
Trump has made astronomical estimates about how much money tariffs can raise, arguing tariffs could bring in trillions of dollars in annual revenue.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
On the bright side, several other astronomical events are coming up this year, including two this month: dual visibility of Venus and a partial solar eclipse.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If MacKenzie Gore somehow became available, there would be widespread interest, and the cost would be astronomical.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
Adjective
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After Assad fell, Israel swiftly launched an enormous countrywide air campaign targeting the remnants of his military stockpiles.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Among the projects will be the construction of data centers to help provide the enormous amounts of energy needed to power AI.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Playing in unsafe heat can cause immense stress to the body.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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During an appearance Thursday at Comic-Con, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone responded to the immense reaction to the episode.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The blue suit will look ideal against an oceanic backdrop, especially when worn with a crisp white shirt.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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An oceanic, romantic name would work well for this water sign.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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“Astronomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomical. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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