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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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Magnetic fields are found everywhere in the universe, from planets and stars to entire galaxies.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Researchers are especially interested in Psyche because it may represent the exposed metallic core of an ancient planetesimal, a building block of planets that formed early in the solar system's history.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Current models suggest rocky planets form near stars because intense radiation strips away gas surrounding developing planetary cores.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

"Much about how planets form and evolve is still a mystery. Finding clues like this one for solving this puzzle is precisely what Cheops set out to do."

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

More stars and planets glow on the walls and ceiling.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas