1
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
The designer shared her inspirational mood boards mixing mythological elements, fabrics, color palette and astral references.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Much is slid under the saucer of Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal (Akashic Books, $19.95), which also pursues formlessness and maternal hardship, albeit from the cryptic climes of the astral plane.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Case in point: Get lost in an astral disco ball, which thrums with a harmonious heartbeat, and a whimsical wormhole.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In any case, Good Cooper seems to have spent the intervening quarter century wandering some kind of astral plane.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Much is slid under the saucer of Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal (Akashic Books, $19.95), which also pursues formlessness and maternal hardship, albeit from the cryptic climes of the astral plane.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Case in point: Get lost in an astral disco ball, which thrums with a harmonious heartbeat, and a whimsical wormhole.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In any case, Good Cooper seems to have spent the intervening quarter century wandering some kind of astral plane.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral
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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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The thicker frame is reminiscent of an earlier era filled with outstanding fashion.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bob Kendrick and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum have been outstanding in this regard.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
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Just because a volatile molecule is in a comet or the interstellar medium doesn’t mean much for a planetary atmosphere, Nikku Madhusudhan, the paper’s lead author and an astrophysicist at the university of Cambridge in the U.K., tells me via email.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite the cold, icy conditions of interstellar clouds scattered between star systems, these regions contain a variety of prebiotic molecules.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Over time, inhaling these harmful chemicals can contribute to progressive lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Sanjay Sethi, MD, SUNY distinguished professor and chief of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University at Buffalo.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Palmer was just one of several celebrities and distinguished guests who attended the Fashion Trust Awards on Tuesday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If Cullen marries his daughter, perhaps he’ll be inclined to complete a letter of recommendation that the young man had requested for a prestigious fellowship.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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International students – including at prestigious American universities – have been targeted amid the Trump administration’s larger immigration crackdown.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Comedian Denis Leary is crediting a nun for his illustrious career in Hollywood.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For decades now Obama has been the perfect politician’s spouse, accompanying her husband through his illustrious career and setting her own ambitions aside.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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In over two decades of prolific dance making for companies around the globe, the soon-to-be 52-year-old became fascinated with telling stories of eminent Latin figures including artists Frida Kahlo and Fernando Botero and First Lady of Argentina Eva Perón.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sacrifice and commitment have driven Emery to become one of football’s most eminent coaches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Astral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astral. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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