Martian

Example Sentences

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While readers don’t look to Ray Bradbury’s classic “The Martian Chronicles” for insights into the atmosphere of Mars, they get a detailed description in Weir’s “The Martian.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It is adapted from a novel by Andy Weir, the author behind the 2015 hit "The Martian" starring Matt Damon.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The story is adapted from the best-selling novel by author Andy Weir, whose other book The Martian provided the inspiration for Ridley Scott's 2015 movie starring Matt Damon, which was nominated for seven Oscars.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The transformation from hydrated ferrous sulfates to ferric hydroxysulfate occurs only when temperatures exceed 100°C, far hotter than typical Martian surface conditions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

As the Martian invasion continued, they became more frightened.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow