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alien

[eyl-yuhn, ey-lee-uhn] / ˈeɪl yən, ˈeɪ li ən /




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The Triassic can sometimes seem almost alien compared to the modern world.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Soon I was using prescription shampoo, two topical serums, monthly steroid scalp injections, and a pricey red-light therapy cap that made me look like an alien.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Growing up, Gallagher and his older brother played games like “Halo,” battling alien armies to save humanity from extinction.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

My packet of worksheets, my impending academic doom, the hospital, Dr. Katz, even Mom, it’s not that they feel far away; it’s that they feel like a foreign language, an alien planet.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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