UNIVERSE Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

universe

noun

ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs

Definition of universe

as in world

the whole body of things observed or assumed the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

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Recent Examples of universe Part of the magic is that the secrecy of the real-life Soviet program gives Nedivi, Wolpert, and their writers ample leeway to be inventive and distance themselves from the lore of their own alternate-universe timeline. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 His content has since expanded to include a universe of original characters, and his profile has also grown via a recurring role on Toronto's Crave sitcom The Office Movers. — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026 His time in the Power universe has earned him two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 July 2026 The Universe Intervenes These stories often feature a main character who needs to learn a lesson, and a universe that teaches it to them by messing with their timeline. — Amy Tordoff, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe

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The Castro family has been linked, through GAESA chiefly, to a lucrative world of hotels, banks, retail monopolies, foreign-currency businesses, foreign private compounds and offshore accounts.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Hiltz finished seventh in the 1,500 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics and fifth in the same race at the 2025 world championships in Tokyo.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of world

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That was one of the main goals when designing the app, since an internet connection isn't always guaranteed when exploring nature in Michigan.

— Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 July 2026
The limited nature of the aquariums’ beluga habitats affects the whales both physically and mentally, with one of the main problems being boredom, said Marino, who is also a neuroscientist.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of nature

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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Many organizations have invested heavily in AI to accelerate content creation, for example, yet campaign timelines continue to lengthen because the underlying operating model remains unchanged.

— Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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