as in celestial
existing or occurring between stars
the vastness of interstellar space
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Recent Examples of interstellar
According to a media guide, the character is pulled from multiple references, including Génie de la Liberté, a gilded statue located in Place de la Bastille in Paris, as well as interstellar time capsule the Voyager Golden Record, which was launched into space in 1977.
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Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
As for next steps, the team is hoping to model the exact position the sun held in the sky about seven million years ago, a time when other research has spotted another peak in the plutonium and iron isotopes associated with interstellar clouds.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2024
Now, his ships—interstellar emissaries of the human species—sail on without him.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 12 June 2024
Despite its advanced age and the extreme conditions of interstellar space, Voyager 1 continues to operate with several functioning instruments, gathering unprecedented data about the space between stars.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
As for next steps, the team is hoping to model the exact position the sun held in the sky about seven million years ago, a time when other research has spotted another peak in the plutonium and iron isotopes associated with interstellar clouds.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2024
Now, his ships—interstellar emissaries of the human species—sail on without him.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 12 June 2024
Despite its advanced age and the extreme conditions of interstellar space, Voyager 1 continues to operate with several functioning instruments, gathering unprecedented data about the space between stars.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interstellar
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Upcoming celestial events The Northern Taurids are set to peak about a week later on November 11 and 12, and sky-gazers could see an increase in meteors blazing across the sky when both showers are active.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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This celestial synergy brings profound insights for a stronger connection to your inner self, Sagittarius.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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He’s been celebrated by critics and curators for concocting sprawling narratives involving competing life forces and intergalactic travel.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed the 1997 intergalactic action blockbuster, appeared as a guest on the Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa podcast on Wednesday, Oct. 2.Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The complications include a tourbillon, perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and a complex celestial and astronomical system that indicates three lunar month displays that include the synodic, draconic, and anomalistic cycles.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Objects and artifacts linked to the founding fathers often prove popular at auction, attracting astronomical bids.Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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To be sure, this type of nostalgia and wistful reflection speaks to a real-life community that often doesn’t get exposure on TV, which is part of the reason this series gets such stellar (confoundingly so, to some critics) ratings.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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There aren’t a ton of reviews yet since the set just dropped but the ones there are stellar (as usual with a Lego kit).Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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For ultra luxury, the Château Saint-Martin is a heavenly retreat recently nominated for a number of awards, including France's Best Hotel Spa 2024.Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Perry joins a heavenly chorus of pop stars—including Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Whitney Houston—as the greatest earners in the great beyond.Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstellar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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