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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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Magnetic fields are found everywhere in the universe, from planets and stars to entire galaxies.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

It is one of only a small number of known temperate giant planets, and researchers say this is the first time the atmosphere of one has been studied in such detail.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The findings could help scientists improve models of how planets and atmospheres form and evolve.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Taken all together, the moving planets made a “harmony of the spheres,” and the heavens are a beautiful mathematical orchestra.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife