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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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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

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

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

"That makes this an inside-out system, with a planet order of rocky-gaseous-gaseous-and then rocky again. Rocky planets don't usually form so far away from their home star," says Thomas.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Current models suggest rocky planets form near stars because intense radiation strips away gas surrounding developing planetary cores.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Illuminated by dozens of round glowing lamps hanging from the top of the tent like planets or stars.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern