as in giant
unusually large
a positively planetary new shopping development
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of planetary
Maintained in this state of wild vexation by volleys of planetary radiation—
what if a genie replaced your phone
with the club of somebody’s tibia bone?
—
James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
The circular spline: A completely rigid ring with internal teeth, similar to a planetary ring gear, and with two more teeth than the flexspline.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Mars opposite Pluto is one of those rare planetary events, as two formidable forces clash in a deeply volatile power struggle.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
There is a chance to see three meteor showers this month alone and our closest planetary neighbor Venus will be particularly radiant this month.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for planetary 
James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
The circular spline: A completely rigid ring with internal teeth, similar to a planetary ring gear, and with two more teeth than the flexspline.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Mars opposite Pluto is one of those rare planetary events, as two formidable forces clash in a deeply volatile power struggle.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
There is a chance to see three meteor showers this month alone and our closest planetary neighbor Venus will be particularly radiant this month.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for planetary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planetary
Adjective
-
His career highlights include sound designing the tornadoes in Twister (1996) and the giant bug-like aliens in Starship Troopers (1997).Bryan Antunez, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
-
Yet the inherent looseness of those moments — the playful energy of two giant artists in their prime, tinkering together in the same room — makes Collision Course worth returning to in the years since its release.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Crookes And Jackson Stretching from the Rift Valley to the slopes of Mount Kenya, the vast Laikipia Plateau is a compelling alternative to the Masai Mara—where overcrowding can impact the wilderness experience, especially during the peak of the migration.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
-
The estate hands the vast bulk of its profits over to the UK government each year.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Still, the vast majority of beer consumed in the state is made by huge commercial breweries owned by international conglomerates.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
-
There weren’t huge numbers of flaws in iOS 18.1, though some users were surprised by the need for a waitlist to be admitted to Apple Intelligence.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The spares are for the gigantic propellers connected to four Rolls-Royce/Alstom Mermaid propulsion Pods.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Plant of the Month: Corpse Lily The largest flower on the planet—a gigantic, pungent parasite—reveals deep genetic mysteries and unique conservation challenges.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Here's what Kentuckians should know about this and other astronomical events happening in November.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
-
For those intrigued by this celestial event and eager to learn more about upcoming astronomical occurrences, check out our astronomical calendar.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Today, there's still a tremendous interest in the Titanic's tragic story of maritime technology and adventure ending in great loss of life.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
-
There was always a chance that One World Trade Center would not live up to its tremendous expectations.Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Weaving its way past some of the city’s most spectacular sights, the track was an enormous improvement from its predecessor.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Magaro must convey the enormous pressure and responsibility placed on Mason as he is suddenly thrust into the hot seat to produce live coverage.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Despite Kamala Harris having a massive ground game, Donald Trump won by a significant margin.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near planetary
Cite this Entry
“Planetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planetary. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share