1
as in celestial
of or relating to the stars
gave the astronomy students the assignment of charting astral movement for the next month
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
after his film became an unexpected blockbuster, the director was suddenly welcome in the most astral circles of Hollywood society
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Recent Examples of astral
The designer shared her inspirational mood boards mixing mythological elements, fabrics, color palette and astral references.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Much is slid under the saucer of Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal (Akashic Books, $19.95), which also pursues formlessness and maternal hardship, albeit from the cryptic climes of the astral plane.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Case in point: Get lost in an astral disco ball, which thrums with a harmonious heartbeat, and a whimsical wormhole.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In any case, Good Cooper seems to have spent the intervening quarter century wandering some kind of astral plane.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Much is slid under the saucer of Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal (Akashic Books, $19.95), which also pursues formlessness and maternal hardship, albeit from the cryptic climes of the astral plane.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Case in point: Get lost in an astral disco ball, which thrums with a harmonious heartbeat, and a whimsical wormhole.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
In any case, Good Cooper seems to have spent the intervening quarter century wandering some kind of astral plane.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral
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Perhaps that’s why the International Astronomical Union, the official keeper of celestial names and definitions, doesn’t have a definition for what makes a moon.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here’s celestial proof that spring has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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One person was arrested at the scene of the search for outstanding warrants and a drug charge unrelated to the original case, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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Scientific American senior news reporter Meghan Bartels follows two beloved spacecraft, Voyagers 1 and 2, on their epic tour past the outer planets, across the edge of the sun’s influence (the heliosphere) and into interstellar space.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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Then, in 2012 and 2018, respectively, each entered interstellar space, giving scientists the first-ever close-up observations of the cosmos beyond our solar system.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Henry’s legacy Henry went on to have a distinguished career in Virginia state politics, including serving five one-year terms as governor.—
Cassandra Good,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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The International Documentary Association is adding a quartet of distinguished members of the nonfiction film community to its board of directors.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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The competition that followed turned Nature’s Best Photography into one of the most prestigious awards programs in the world.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Read: Conan O’Brien understood the assignment The comedian’s staunch love for the goofiest non sequiturs means he’s guaranteed to use them on even the most prestigious stage.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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His own children — particularly Anjelica and Danny — have gone on to illustrious acting careers with John also directing Anjelica to Oscar gold in Prizzi's Honor (1985).—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Now over 30 years into their illustrious career, Deerhoof are back with their 20th studio album.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2025
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The eminent psychologist Rob Kaiser contends that the benefits of executive leadership development accrue more to individual career success than to organizational success.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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On the more recent episode, the daughter of the eminent TV producer, Aaron Spelling, probed the possible origins of her aversion.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Most are sourced by the Cullinan mine, which has yielded many of the world’s most famous diamonds, including the 530-carat Great Star of Africa, the largest faceted colorless diamond in the world.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The film chronicles the beginnings of Asco, gives background on its most famous works and highlights its influence on the contemporary Chicano art world.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Astral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astral. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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