astronomically
- a word derived from astronomical.
Example Sentences
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The conventional wisdom is that federal government debt — $39.1 trillion, or a mere $31.6 trillion when accounting for the liabilities owed to itself — is astronomically high.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Representatives such as Boras have responded by proposing something of a compromise: Their clients would be open to a short-term contract, as long as the AAV was astronomically high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
"Food prices have gone up astronomically for families, and everyone is feeling the pinch," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
“This upcoming election in 2024 is astronomically important. Maybe I should eat the cost and fly back and vote in person?”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2024
That problem grows astronomically as the number of people making up the society increases.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
