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astronomical

[as-truh-nom-i-kuhl] / ˌæs trəˈnɒm ɪ kəl /


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After all, there’s little motivation to buy potato chip makers when semiconductor chip makers deliver such astronomical returns.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The Chairwoman’s astronomical wealth, however, makes a husband unnecessary.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

As the cost of tickets surged through the dynamic pricing model set by FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, many host cities followed suit by charging astronomical special-event costs on match days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Researchers and a growing number of companies say that space promises to deliver astronomical benefits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

To determine whether astronomical objects emit such short wavelengths of light, an X-ray telescope must be carried aloft.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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