Definition of universenext
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 But no one who delves into Duchamp can shake the feeling that erotic fixations and frustrated romantic love are at the core of his imaginative universe. Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026 And now, Raphael is one of the stars of Elle, the latest installment in the Legally Blonde universe. Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 ClassPass essentially aggregates that fragmented universe into one login, which is part of its appeal to consumers who want to try a little of everything without committing to a single studio’s monthly fee. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 Costumes and makeup were only the beginning, as Pinkerton soon imagined an entire universe of lore to explain the characters and action onstage. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe
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Noun
  • London — Democratic leaders must answer to voters, lawmakers and other world leaders.
    Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
    Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • But what Connecticut got was the top golfer in the world, at his very best at times, yet bitten in the end by the humbling nature of the most humbling of games.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
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  • When Blazy’s first Chanel creations began arriving at stores across Paris in March, the shirt developed in partnership with Charvet, priced at €3,900, sold out instantly.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

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“Universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universe. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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