alien
Example Sentences
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The Triassic can sometimes seem almost alien compared to the modern world.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Soon I was using prescription shampoo, two topical serums, monthly steroid scalp injections, and a pricey red-light therapy cap that made me look like an alien.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
Growing up, Gallagher and his older brother played games like “Halo,” battling alien armies to save humanity from extinction.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
She ran on, through a tangled fringe of gossip, never seeing that these names were alien to him, they meant nothing, and that as she prattled unaware he grew colder and more silent.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing alien
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