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Milky Way

[mil-kee wey] / ˈmɪl ki ˈweɪ /
NOUN
galaxy
Synonyms
WEAK
elliptical galaxy irregular galaxy island universe spiral galaxy star cluster star system

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Further analysis revealed that the star was not born in the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

This allowed them to calculate both its distance and its motion through the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Studying Uranus could also help scientists better understand similar planets beyond our solar system, since ice giants appear to be common throughout the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The Milky Way itself may have once gone through a quasar phase, although it is not active today.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Perched on my bike in the distance, I remember looking up and seeing the torrent of stars we call the Milky Way.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli