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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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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

The planets around LHS 1903 may not have formed simultaneously.

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

According to leading theories of planet formation, rocky planets form near their star while gas giants develop farther away where cooler conditions allow thick atmospheres to build up.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Even without knowing any of the distances in absolute terms, he could place the planets in order of increasing distance from the Sun.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin