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more astronomical
Superlative
most astronomical
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incredibly large in quantity or vast in scope, often to the point of being beyond comprehension or imagination
- The cost of the new space mission was astronomical, reaching billions of dollars.
- The company faced astronomical losses after the product recall.
- She received an astronomical amount of support from her friends and family during her recovery.
- The number of stars in the universe is simply astronomical, beyond human comprehension.
- His success in the tech industry led to an astronomical increase in his net worth.
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concerning or involving the scientific field of astronomy
- The Hubble Space Telescope provides astronomers with valuable data on astronomical objects such as galaxies and nebulae.
- Astronomical observations help scientists understand the origins and evolution of stars and galaxies.
- Astronomical distances in space are often measured in light-years, the distance light travels in one year.
- Astronomical events, like eclipses and meteor showers, are studied for their scientific and cultural significance.
- Astronomical research contributes to our understanding of fundamental questions about the universe, such as its age and structure.
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