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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

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

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

But in this system, researchers believe the star may have produced its planets sequentially rather than all at once.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Researchers led by Thomas Wilson from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom combined observations from several space and ground-based telescopes to examine planets orbiting the star.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Sometimes I’m sure Mom and I are from different planets, but there’s no denying I’m her daughter.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish