galaxy

noun

ˈga-lək-sē How to pronounce galaxy (audio)
Definition of galaxynext
as in world
a huge physical or conceptual distance they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics

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Recent Examples of galaxy These polyester fits have also been parodied in video skits, where comedians put on an all-over polyester print outfit, like a wolf T-shirt and galaxy pants, and parody the stereotypical nerdy kid. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 That is an exceptionally precise measurement for an ultra-high-energy particle accelerator, narrowing down where some of the most energetic particles in our galaxy are being produced. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Ahsoka Tano is returning to a galaxy far, far away as the Season 2 release date of her Disney+ series has finally been revealed. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 The aforementioned Starfighter is then put to the test all over the galaxy. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galaxy
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  • The record labels’ personas and allies clashed in what came to be known as the battle between the East and West Coast rap worlds.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its members include Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and several other world leaders.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Galaxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galaxy. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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