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astronomical

[as-truh-nom-i-kuhl] / ˌæs trəˈnɒm ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
huge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
colossal considerable enormous gigantic humongous monumental sizeable tremendous vast whopping
STRONG
astronomic
WEAK
epic ginormous jumbo mammoth massive mega monster prodigious very big very large
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant little small teeny tiny unimportant

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch

Demand is expected to be astronomical, but fans can register interest on her official website from Tuesday, 31 March.

From BBC

The date is determined by the timing of key astronomical events, external.

From BBC

Many of the top teams in college basketball throw up triples at astronomical rates, taking well over half their shots from behind the arc in pursuit of gamebreaking runs.

From The Wall Street Journal

These are astronomical figures that any country in the world would struggle to pay - the entire US federal budget for 2025 was $7.1tr.

From BBC

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