1
: the Roman god of war compare ares
2
: the planet fourth in order from the sun and conspicuous for its red color see Planets Table
Examples of Mars in a Sentence
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Meanwhile, large corporations such as the candy company Mars own 19% of clinics.
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Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 9 May 2024
As the moon and Mars harmonize, an impulse buy is well deserved.
—USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The new propulsion system has the potential to revolutionize crewed spaceflight, helping humans make it to Mars without the toil of the trip itself.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 May 2024
Ask which planet in the solar system is Earth's closest sibling, and many people might point to Mars.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 8 May 2024
According to an Astrologer Aries (March 21-April 19) Mars in Aries is with you throughout the month, leveraging your famous Aries can-do spirit.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
At the end of last week’s episode, the Compound X bioweapon was in the hands of the nefarious Dr. Annalise Cruz (Rachel Mars), the late Alexi Volkoff’s assistant.
—William Earl, Variety, 7 May 2024
More broadly, the paper adds to the growing body of research on our potential Mars’ food supply.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
The couple’s astrological compatibility is quintessential, as Ripa, born on Oct. 2, 1970, embodies the archetype of Venus as a Libra, while Consuelos, born on March 30, 1971, is ruled by Mars as an Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 9 May 2024
As the moon and Mars harmonize, an impulse buy is well deserved.
—USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The new propulsion system has the potential to revolutionize crewed spaceflight, helping humans make it to Mars without the toil of the trip itself.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 May 2024
Ask which planet in the solar system is Earth's closest sibling, and many people might point to Mars.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 8 May 2024
According to an Astrologer Aries (March 21-April 19) Mars in Aries is with you throughout the month, leveraging your famous Aries can-do spirit.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
At the end of last week’s episode, the Compound X bioweapon was in the hands of the nefarious Dr. Annalise Cruz (Rachel Mars), the late Alexi Volkoff’s assistant.
—William Earl, Variety, 7 May 2024
More broadly, the paper adds to the growing body of research on our potential Mars’ food supply.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
The couple’s astrological compatibility is quintessential, as Ripa, born on Oct. 2, 1970, embodies the archetype of Venus as a Libra, while Consuelos, born on March 30, 1971, is ruled by Mars as an Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mars. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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