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planets

NOUN

celestial body orbiting a star

Synonyms

STRONGEST

asteroid earth globe sphere world

STRONG

apple marble orb planetoid

WEAK

heavenly body luminous body terrene wandering star

Example Sentences

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These planets block more light from their stars and complete their orbits more frequently, making them easier to spot.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

While the James Webb Space Telescope focuses on detailed chemical analyses of individual planets, Roman will examine broader temperature and climate patterns across thousands of worlds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

In some cases, stellar composition may even affect whether planets form at all.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Roman's infrared instruments will be able to observe these glowing planets and study how their brightness changes over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Moreover, there was nothing to show that the other planets were different from the Earth.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton