intergalactic

adjective

Definition of intergalacticnext
as in interstellar
existing or occurring between galaxies They loved any movie about intergalactic space travel.

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Recent Examples of intergalactic And Paul certainly seems more shaken, less strident than in the previous films, having unleashed a wave of intergalactic bloodletting. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026 That intergalactic theme kicks in with the opening narration, which addresses fellow travelers with terms such as energy portal, chronos and power of stars. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 Then some classic fighting soldiers — not American Revolution battles but intergalactic — come blended into the metal music gyrations of the helmet-wearing band Galactic Empire. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 Kara and Ruthye team up to find the antidote, save the super-pup and foil the Brigands' intergalactic human-trafficking scheme. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intergalactic
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interstellar
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  • In fact, Albert Einstein's time-dilating general theory of relativity tends to be little more than an afterthought, with films highlighting the inconveniences of interstellar travel definitely in the minority.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Colorado instrumental trio adds some dub and overdubs to their interstellar lounge.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
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