How to Use astronomical in a Sentence

astronomical

adjective
  • The cost of the office building was astronomical.
  • We got an astronomical telephone bill this month.
  • One of the coolest astronomical sights is just a day away.
    — Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Stith said the event's growth over the years has been astronomical.
    — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • There’s risk with the astronomical growth of a sport, too.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 June 2026
  • But this is not the only spot in the area to catch a glimpse of this astronomical event.
    — Amanda Norcross, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2021
  • That is, in the end the final costs to all will be astronomical.
    — Dennis Warren, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
  • The number of guns that have been sold over the years is astronomical, but.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • As always, this astronomical event is best viewed from a dark sky area.
    — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The third new moon in an astronomical season with four new moons.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
  • In the evening, guests can book an astronomical tour with a local guide.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • This astronomical event occurs three to four times each year and lasts for about three weeks.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The equinox, which means nearly equal day and night times, is the astronomical start to fall.
    — Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • With all of the prices that have dropped, housing is still astronomical.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The best place to see any time of astronomical event is away from city light pollution.
    — Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This is the next total lunar eclipse and is one of the best astronomical events to see with the naked eye.
    — Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The chances of Reed even having a horse in the field were astronomical.
    — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2022
  • The price may be astronomical, but failed to reach pre-sale estimates for the card.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Here are the can’t-miss astronomical events of the coming year.
    — Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Each case was rare, but the odds against both in the same family at such young ages were astronomical.
    — Lawrence Ingrassia, STAT, 26 June 2026
  • Her pet food and vet bill is astronomical, more than $700 a month.
    — Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2020
  • The amount of time spent scrolling, playing games or watching videos to zone out from the day is astronomical.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 May 2022
  • Get out your calendars and plan for the can’t-miss astronomical events of the year.
    — Dean Regas, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2020
  • Stargazers are in for a treat as one of the biggest events of the astronomical year is due to reach its peak very soon.
    — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • Some of the other grant winners have a more astronomical bent.
    — WIRED, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Learn more about this astronomical event, why it’s called the Buck Moon, and where to see it.
    — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 7 July 2025
  • Also, the same as last year, slot receivers seem to put up astronomical numbers in all the sims.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 June 2021
  • The number of copies of their genes to be found on Earth is beyond astronomical.
    — The Economist, 20 Aug. 2020
  • The winter sky is filled with astronomical wonders that are worth braving the cold to see.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026

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