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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for astral

Adjective

While city lights may wash out fainter celestial objects, the moon should shine through just fine.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

Colbert also made a virtual appearance last week to accept the award for outstanding achievement in variety, talk or sketch from the Television Critics Association Awards.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Wright has had an outstanding camp coming off his best season.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

Our distinguished community of musical-theater actors deserves greater challenges and if theaters don’t train audiences to take a risk on newer material, its embrace will be yet harder in generations to come.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Satsky’s attorney, Robert Anello of New York, told The Charlotte Observer Tuesday that his client has a distinguished 30-year career in finance and an unblemished reputation for integrity.

— Chase Jordan August 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinguished

Adjective

The Oscar-winning actress has written a new musical stage adaptation around the character, set to open on London’s prestigious theater scene in the summer of 2027.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of prestigious

Adjective

The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
Curry never married or welcomed children, and chose to keep his personal life private throughout his illustrious career.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of illustrious

Adjective

Nostalgia is powerful, for schoolchildren and eminent scientists alike.

— Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
Instead, Levine Cava is now preparing to go to court to seize the fuel yard through an eminent-domain proceeding, a legal step the County Commission approved last month.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026

Definition of eminent

Adjective

Celebrity has always been commercial, and famous people have always converted attention into money.

— Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
These waves destroyed a large section of the famous Santa Monica Pier and caused widespread coastal flooding in San Francisco Bay communities.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

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