ASTRAL Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

astral

adjective

ˈa-strəl

Definition of astral

as in celestial

of or relating to the stars gave the astronomy students the assignment of charting astral movement for the next month

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as in outstanding

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement after his film became an unexpected blockbuster, the director was suddenly welcome in the most astral circles of Hollywood society

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Recent Examples of astral Anyone’s capacity for personal reflection is limited, and even if the former president were capable of astral-projection levels of self-study, should similar trust really extend to every former colleague and family member tasked with stewarding his legacy? — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 Chris Williams, who reached the orbital outpost in November with two Russian cosmonauts, has become well-known for his astral photography during his mission. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 May 2026 The now-68-year-old engineer retired from NASA in 2013 but got the itch to return to the astral organization a few years after leaving. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The astral appearance of its tubular foliage will mesmerize you. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for astral

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Adjective

Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
The two planets clashed for the first time on September 15, when Venus was in its pre-retrograde shadow; these celestial forces meet again on October 20, with a final standoff on December 9 during the post-retrograde period.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

Conrad has done an outstanding job of pulling together a team of local workers at all levels of the business.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Livingston is now an outstanding player on Telfair County’s girls basketball team, which went 20-8 last season.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

This revealed a 100 light-year-wide bubble where the jet strikes interstellar gas and dust.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
There is no scientific law against the idea, but nor is there any reason interstellar travel must be impossible.

— Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of interstellar

Adjective

Abdel El Manira, a distinguished professor at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and a member of the Nobel committee, said at the prize announcement that optogenetics' impacts extend beyond our understanding of the healthy brain.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
Among his distinguished awards are the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012 and an Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2017 by the French Ministry of Culture.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguished

Adjective

In the prestigious official selection, the 12 world premieres from 15 countries (including co-producing territories), hail from Ireland, Estonia, Germany, Spain, to Iran, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Kazakhstan.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The hotel continues to honor the building's textile history, offering guests an alterations service provided by the professionals at Santa Eulalia, the most prestigious tailors in Barcelona.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of prestigious

Adjective

Throughout her illustrious life and career, Gloria Reuben has shared her story through music and acting.

— Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Following that illustrious career at West Point, Spatola was active duty from 2002 to 2007, which included a tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom, ESPN said.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of illustrious

Adjective

Once the blockbuster 1977 doc Pumping Iron turned him into an international curiosity, eminent photographers began lining up for their own piece of him.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Over time, whites began adopting the remedy, and in 1753, the eminent Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus named the tree Quassia amara.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of eminent

Adjective

The Wat Po Deluxe rooms, which face away from the river, actually give you a very striking, colorful view of tropical plants and the intricate, tiled chedis of this famous temple complex.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The famous colleagues who’ve shown up for the open bar and Louis gift bags don’t add much.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

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