1
: the Roman goddess of love and beauty
compare aphrodite
2
: the planet second in order from the sun
see Planets Table
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The month comes to an end with Venus opposite Pluto, putting your identity under pressure while forcing you to confront power dynamics in your one-on-one relationships. —
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 One of the most positive transits of the year is Venus-Jupiter’s conjunction in Cancer on August 12. —Colin Bedell, Them., 5 Aug. 2025 Rise an hour before sunrise and look to the east-northeast to see Venus and Jupiter less than a degree apart — the width of a finger held at arm’s length against the sky. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 What's more, Venus and Jupiter's cosmic rendezvous should take place against a backdrop of bright stars – including Orion, Taurus, Gemini and Sirius. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Venus
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 One of the most positive transits of the year is Venus-Jupiter’s conjunction in Cancer on August 12. —Colin Bedell, Them., 5 Aug. 2025 Rise an hour before sunrise and look to the east-northeast to see Venus and Jupiter less than a degree apart — the width of a finger held at arm’s length against the sky. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 What's more, Venus and Jupiter's cosmic rendezvous should take place against a backdrop of bright stars – including Orion, Taurus, Gemini and Sirius. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Venus
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“Venus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/Venus. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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