as in highly
to a large extent or degree
their battalion was astronomically outnumbered by enemy forces
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Recent Examples of astronomically
Components have been getting astronomically more expensive over the last year, forcing PC and game console makers to raise prices as their margins get slimmer.
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Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
But the chances for this are astronomically low—at least for our neighborhood in the Milky Way.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
The myth that America is a place where anyone can become suddenly and astronomically wealthy has its origins in the gold rush.
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Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
These are astronomically referred to as M36, M37, and M38.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
In the year 2038, for instance, the equinox falls on March 20 with a full Moon the next day, so astronomically speaking, Easter should fall on March 28 of that year.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Churches still rely on earlier calculations of the moon phases as well as its set definition of the spring equinox, which can place Easter on a date different from what is astronomically accurate.
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Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Reducing the unknowns The team’s observations that the asteroid will pass about 14,229 miles (22,900 kilometers) from the moon, with a margin of error that is plus or minus 497 miles (800 kilometers), may not seem like a large distance, astronomically speaking.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Soaring housing costs The Valley’s astronomically high housing costs are yet another indicator of the region’s staggering economic inequality.
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Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
But the chances for this are astronomically low—at least for our neighborhood in the Milky Way.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
The myth that America is a place where anyone can become suddenly and astronomically wealthy has its origins in the gold rush.
—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
These are astronomically referred to as M36, M37, and M38.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
In the year 2038, for instance, the equinox falls on March 20 with a full Moon the next day, so astronomically speaking, Easter should fall on March 28 of that year.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Churches still rely on earlier calculations of the moon phases as well as its set definition of the spring equinox, which can place Easter on a date different from what is astronomically accurate.
—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Reducing the unknowns The team’s observations that the asteroid will pass about 14,229 miles (22,900 kilometers) from the moon, with a margin of error that is plus or minus 497 miles (800 kilometers), may not seem like a large distance, astronomically speaking.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Soaring housing costs The Valley’s astronomically high housing costs are yet another indicator of the region’s staggering economic inequality.
—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomically
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.
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That drive mattered greatly to Christopher Columbus, who sailed west in 1492.
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The approach greatly reduces the need for energy-intensive chillers and cooling infrastructure.
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Media attention on the case has waned considerably since mid-February, when the sheriff and FBI released surveillance footage of an armed prowler in a ski mask shown tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shortly before she was abducted.
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Longer lives have produced careers that are more dynamic, less linear and often considerably longer than those experienced by previous generations.
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The subwoofer itself sports an eight-inch dual active driver that pumps out bone-shattering bass, and when paired with Dolby Atmos 3D support, the spatial audio sounds utterly unreal.
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.
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Over the past decade, home prices have risen much faster than wages.
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These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.
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Fireworks may be the traditional way to celebrate America’s birthday, but in Alaska, 250 years call for something with a little more horsepower and significantly fewer surviving vehicles.
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Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.
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“Astronomically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomically. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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