as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Despite the many hands involved, this first episode of Dune: Prophecy makes the conservative choice to follow the Villeneuve visual template (if not the audio one) and build it out into a Game of Thrones–style series of warring houses and interstellar political intrigue.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
After decades of exploring the outer solar system before charting the unknown frontier of interstellar space, the two spacecraft are showing signs of age.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Carter dies:See reactions, plans for tributes after former president's death
Carter's decades-old message for aliens
A message of peace and hope penned in 1977 by Carter is attached to spacecrafts currently floating in interstellar space, intended for an audience of alien life.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
After decades of exploring the outer solar system before charting the unknown frontier of interstellar space, the two spacecraft are showing signs of age.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Carter dies:See reactions, plans for tributes after former president's death
Carter's decades-old message for aliens
A message of peace and hope penned in 1977 by Carter is attached to spacecrafts currently floating in interstellar space, intended for an audience of alien life.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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The two images — which the company posted Monday on the social media platform X — features a view of the moon from the top deck of the 6.6-foot-tall (2-meter-tall) lunar lander as well as a snapshot of the celestial orb on its own.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Your celestial ruler, Mercury, will also clash with rebellious Uranus on Feb. 10 — expect an unexpected message or a sudden revelation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Building an intergalactic factory is a power trip, and each game takes place in a different universe.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Image ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Michelle Yeoh stars as Philippa Georgiou, a wanted criminal who reluctantly joins an intergalactic spy agency, in this spinoff directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Phones with the app downloaded were listed for sale at astronomical prices.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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This type of astronomical lineup is fairly common, but what makes this month's planetary parade extraordinary is the number of visible bright planets, including Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus, which doesn't happen every year.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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From its stellar script to its exciting cast, his and Cybill’s enthusiasm for the book and their passion for filmmaking has and continues to define every part of this process.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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The tragedy was also documented in countless books and articles, including this stellar Rolling Stone piece by Jonathan Cott in 2009, and dramatized in the 1978’s The Buddy Holly Story and 1987’s La Bamba.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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An Arkansas heavenly tomato cake is essentially a moist and tender chocolate cake that's made with rich cocoa flavors and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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