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constellation Synonyms

Another word for constellation

Choosing another word for constellation depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A recognized group of stars in the night sky that appears to form an imaginary outline or pattern, typically named after a mythological figure, animal, or object, as well as the specific region of the celestial sphere surrounding it.

Usage Example

"Through the telescope, the students easily identified the bright stars forming the asterism Orion."

Strong
asterism

• noun (Context 2)

A group, cluster, or assemblage of related things, ideas, qualities, or notable people considered together.

Usage Example

"The patient presented with a complex cluster of symptoms that puzzled the medical team."

Strong
cluster
array
assemblage
grouping
collection
configuration
Weak
ensemble
galaxy

• noun (Context 3)

A coordinated system or network of artificial satellites operating together in orbit to provide global or regional coverage for communications, navigation, or Earth observation.

Usage Example

"The aerospace company launched sixty new satellites to expand its low-Earth-orbit communications network."

Strong
network
fleet
array

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Constellation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/constellation
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