ex·tra·ter·res·tri·al
ˌek-strə-tə-ˈre-strē-əl 
-ˈres-chəl,
-ˈresh-chəl
: originating, existing, or occurring outside the earth or its atmosphere
extraterrestrial life
: a being from another world : an extraterrestrial being
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
An unsuspecting moon lurking in our solar system has a secret ocean of water that might even harbor extraterrestrial life, scientists have suggested.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Lia Beck, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Alien Invasion Turn your guinea pig into an Uber for extraterrestrials with this playful costume secured by a velcro strap.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Their extraterrestrial looks took a whole year to bring to life.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
An unsuspecting moon lurking in our solar system has a secret ocean of water that might even harbor extraterrestrial life, scientists have suggested.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Brynn (Kaitlyn Dever) is satisfied with living a solitary life in her childhood home, until her residence is intruded by wrathful extraterrestrials.
—Lia Beck, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Alien Invasion Turn your guinea pig into an Uber for extraterrestrials with this playful costume secured by a velcro strap.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Extraterrestrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extraterrestrial. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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