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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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The two planets will appear to be about the same distance in the sky as the width of your little finger held out at arm's length.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, will appear to meet in the night sky around 9 June.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

June's combination of bright planets, a rare lunar occultation, the summer solstice, and returning deep-sky treasures makes it an excellent month to spend time under the night sky.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

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

Kepler’s third law described the time it takes for planets to complete an orbit: r3/t2 = k for time t, distance r; and a constant k.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife