This relation between the Sun and planetary motion is not an odd and inexplicable coincidence.
Source: tatoeba (1128050)
Planetary
/ˈplænɪtri/
Synonyms for "planetary" (172 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Adjective(6 words)
aberrantaberrativeall comprehensiveall embracingall inclusiveall pervadingall-comprehendingall-comprehensiveall-coveringall-embracingall-encompassingall-fillingall-includingall-inclusiveall-pervadingalloveranagalacticantaeanasteroidalastral
Noun(1 words)
blue marble image
Strong matches (51)
Adjective(9 words)
cosmicearthlike climateerraticgear-drivengearedglobal humanityglobal revolutionsglobal topicglobal water system
Noun(6 words)
earth system worksheetearth systems studyearth-systemearthbound charactergas giant exoplanetaryglobal social phenomenon
Related words (86)
immenseindirectintercosmicinternationalinterplanetaryintersiderealinterstellarjumbolabyrinthinelunarlunarylunatelunularlunulatemazymeanderingmeteoricmeteoriticmonumentalnational
Show 42 more words
nebularnebulosenebulousnondenominationalnonsectarianout-of-the-wayplanetalplanetarianplanetesimalramblingrovingsemilunarserpentineshiftingsiderealsnakysolarspherystar spangledstar-spangledstar-studdedstarrystellarstellarystrayswervingterrestrialtotalturningtwistingundirecteduniversaluranicvagrantveeringwanderingwindingworld wideworld-wideworldwidezigzagzodiacal
Adjective(15 words)
jovialjovianmechanicalplanet-wideplanetalplanetary systemsolar-systemicterrestrialterrestrial environmentsvenusianwanderingworldworld geographyworld-wideworldwide trend
Noun(8 words)
most earth-systemplanet positions diagramterrestrial lifeworld climateworld continentsworld historiesworld history moduleworld population
Determiner(1 words)
most solar-system
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: global, worldwide, aberrant, aberrative, all comprehensive.
- Sentence evidence is available for planetary, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "planetary".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "planetary"
Keep "planetary" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "planetary" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "planetary", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "planetary" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesastronomy termengineering termglobal descriptorscale termspace science term
More specific
6 entriesglobal eventplanetary gearplanetary gearboxplanetary nebulaplanetary ringworldwide phenomenon
Collocations
6 entriesplanetary motionplanetary orbitplanetary ringplanetary scienceplanetary surfaceplanetary system
Inflections
2 entriesmore planetarymost planetary
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
What effects would planetary alignment have?
Source: tatoeba (1131303)
Time was running out for the Earthlings as their planetary environment was in decay. Space travel became a necessity.
Source: tatoeba (1594174)
The epicycle made it possible for the Greeks to explain the planetary movements.
Source: tatoeba (3086173)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "planetary"?
Closest matches include global, worldwide, aberrant, aberrative, all comprehensive.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "planetary"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.