as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Recent Examples of interstellar
And that this particular region of space is some kind of interstellar dumping ground — hence the remains of a black taxi cab, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and an Egyptian Pyramid floating through space as the TARDIS flies away.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the stars in the SMC do not follow a rotational pattern, indicating that the interstellar gas itself is also not rotating.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
This experiment confirmed the precise moment Voyager 2 crossed the heliosphere, leaving the sun’s influence and entering interstellar space.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
Both Voyager 1 and 2, launched in 1977, remain operational at the edges of interstellar space, some 13 to 15 billion miles from Earth.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the stars in the SMC do not follow a rotational pattern, indicating that the interstellar gas itself is also not rotating.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
This experiment confirmed the precise moment Voyager 2 crossed the heliosphere, leaving the sun’s influence and entering interstellar space.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
Both Voyager 1 and 2, launched in 1977, remain operational at the edges of interstellar space, some 13 to 15 billion miles from Earth.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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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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So Addictive looked like Elliott was suiting up for intergalactic battle.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Prepare for launch: Star Wars and Vera Bradley just dropped an intergalactic collection in time for Mother’s Day.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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And for those who depend on produce and other items from China, the astronomical tariffs on Chinese goods will have an even greater impact.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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For instance, a trans person is more likely to be attacked, but for a Black trans person, the numbers are astronomical.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, the chance of stellar bodies having a binary partner increases with mass, making a double-brown-dwarf star system pretty surprising.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Having established a stellar reputation for her homemade dinner plates, Dubuclet attracted a steadily growing clientele, primarily through word-of-mouth.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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Finally, end the meal with a heavenly dessert of miniature Key lime pies.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Preacher Boy shows off his heavenly voice and affinity for jazz music, but his father, an actual preacher, rebukes the genre as the devil’s music, like most good Christians did back then.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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