planetary
adjective
plan·e·tary
ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē 
1
2
a
: of, relating to, or belonging to the earth : terrestrial
3
: having or consisting of an epicyclic train of gear wheels
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The scientist also outlined China’s vision for a comprehensive planetary defense system that would combine early warning, in-orbit response, and overall preparedness for potential asteroid threats.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Compliments find you with greater ease, too; with Venus, your planetary ruler, now in Leo, your magnetism is louder and your confidence reads as warm, not cocky.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
Even though the comet poses no threat to Earth, the world's astronomers and space agencies are racing to harness a rare opportunity to study planetary material that formed from another star.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Planetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planetary. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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planetary
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plan·e·tary
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