comet

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Noonan did not realize the comet was breaking up until he reviewed the images the following day.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

When a comet first breaks open, it exposes clean ice rather than dust.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

In addition, the elevated platinum levels persisted for about 14 years, indicating a sustained process rather than a sudden event like a meteorite or comet impact.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

New research shows that the structure formed when an asteroid or comet struck the region roughly 43 to 46 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The musket ball streaked out of the barrel like a comet, trailing flames and smoke.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis