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Venus

[vee-nuhs] / ˈvi nəs /


NOUN
evening star
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NOUN
terrestrial planet
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Distinctive features of the Lyrids are their colours and brightness - along with exceptionally bright fireballs from time to time, outshining the planet Venus.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Among the JPL projects that appear to be slated for cancellation are two involving Venus, Dreier said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Finally, it’s working toward the first launch of its Neutron rocket later this year and is preparing to send a probe to Venus this summer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Unlike Michelangelo and Leonardo, who seem to have learned about female anatomy primarily by studying ancient Roman statues of Venus, Raphael, in his red-chalk drawings, reveals a real sensitivity to the female form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

As the two heroes explored the strange country, Venus disguised as a huntress appeared to them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton