astral

adjective

ˈa-strəl How to pronounce astral (audio)
Definition of astralnext
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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2
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 Anyone’s capacity for personal reflection is limited, and even if the former president were capable of astral-projection levels of self-study, should similar trust really extend to every former colleague and family member tasked with stewarding his legacy? — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 Chris Williams, who reached the orbital outpost in November with two Russian cosmonauts, has become well-known for his astral photography during his mission. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 May 2026 The now-68-year-old engineer retired from NASA in 2013 but got the itch to return to the astral organization a few years after leaving. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The astral appearance of its tubular foliage will mesmerize you. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for astral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral
  1. celestial
  2. outstanding
  3. interstellar
  4. distinguished
  5. prestigious
  6. illustrious
  7. eminent
  8. famous
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  • Where sacred meets celestial Science meets religion in the Vatican Observatory, a centuries-old center of astronomical research.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Out beyond the shore, the sky had turned a wash of pink and gold—a celestial curtainfall soundtracked by the thwack of a snare drum, and the mellifluous burble of yet another pint being poured.
    — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of celestial
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  • His work there earned him a nomination for his first Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding guest actor in a drama series.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Logan Henderson, an outstanding rookie pitcher the Brewers chose to keep rather than including in a trade last month, outdueled Skubal in Sunday’s series finale at Los Angeles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • Players take on the role of interstellar empires competing to conquer the capital planet at the center of a huge galaxy.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Astronomers have mapped the distribution of molecules in interstellar space for several decades.
    — Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of interstellar
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  • Lederer, 67, has a long and impressive history in independent watchmaking, having been a distinguished member of the prestigious Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) since 1985.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The distinguished Indian fashion brand Sabyasachi has partnered with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for a new line of jewelry inspired by the institution’s vast collection.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • As the season has progressed, two players have been most often discussed by fans and media as the main contenders for the prestigious award.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Prince George, having just turned 13, is due to start at Eton College, a prestigious boarding school for boys, in September.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of prestigious
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  • Moving forward, the trailer offers a look at the illustrious filmmakers and actors the festival has welcomed over its past 25 editions, with Bruce Springsteen, Nas and others speaking about the power of art.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • During a Starlink launch this past April, for example, the booster performed the 600th landing of an orbital rocket in SpaceX's illustrious history.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrious
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  • Instead, Levine Cava is now preparing to go to court to seize the fuel yard through an eminent-domain proceeding, a legal step the County Commission approved last month.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
  • Valentina Drofa is Founder and CEO at Drofa Comms, a PR firm for eminent finance and fintech brands.
    — Valentina Drofa, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of eminent
Adjective
  • The photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The festival’s legendary Burnt Ends section is famous for programming exciting new filmmakers working with low budgets and unconventional stories.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
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