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planets

NOUN

celestial body orbiting a star

Synonyms

STRONGEST

asteroid earth globe sphere world

STRONG

apple marble orb planetoid

WEAK

heavenly body luminous body terrene wandering star

Example Sentences

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The discovery stands out because giant planets are usually found at temperature extremes.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

These strange worlds are forcing researchers to reconsider assumptions about how planets form and evolve.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Children often learn the order of the planets in our Solar System using quirky memory phrases like "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos."

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Multiple planetary embryos emerge at roughly the same time and gradually evolve over millions of years into full planets.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The system did away with epicycles and deferents, and it explained why the motion of the Sun was mixed up with the motion of the planets.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin