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also astronomic
as in enormous
unusually large
a googol is an astronomical number, and the whimsical coinage of the name was intended to suggest that fact
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Recent Examples of astronomical
But because of an ever-changing patchwork of trade rules, not every product will be charged an astronomical tariff, trade lawyers, customs brokers and importers say.
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Agnes Chang, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
If every component was made in the U.S., the costs would be astronomical.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Tariffs would have to be astronomical to make up the difference, Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy with the Tax Foundation’s Center for Federal Tax Policy wrote in a 2024 analysis.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Costs are astronomical, rents and leases and construction costs and permits for grease traps.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for astronomical
Agnes Chang, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
If every component was made in the U.S., the costs would be astronomical.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Tariffs would have to be astronomical to make up the difference, Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy with the Tax Foundation’s Center for Federal Tax Policy wrote in a 2024 analysis.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Costs are astronomical, rents and leases and construction costs and permits for grease traps.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for astronomical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astronomical
Adjective
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The Jaguars kicked off the night with a bang, executing an enormous trade to move up for Hunter.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of David Bowie Albums Have Cracked the Top 10 Throughout his unparalleled career, Bowie racked up an enormous number of top 10s on the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The group had a concert the evening prior, which would put a strain on their voices, as their songs are intense and require immense vocal control.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cena was the undisputed face of WWE for over a decade, a period of immense success for both the performer and the company, largely under McMahon's leadership and guidance.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The only way to access the isolated oceanic island is by plane, which takes you to the stunning airport that so captured viewers’ attention.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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Without the Tethys Sea and oceanic currents redistributing energy to the north, the Indian Ocean got warmer and eastern Africa became more arid.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Astronomical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astronomical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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