Synonyms of universe

universe

noun

ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs 

as in world

the whole body of things observed or assumed

the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• world
• nature
• creation
• cosmos
• existence
• macrocosm
• reality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• void
• nothingness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of universe

The drummer, as the new Travis Barker documentary, Louder Than Fear,posits, is the center of a band’s universe. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Questions around beauty and longing recur, as do keywords (such as ‘password’), names, references and scenic features, but what fascinated me most is that in principle each episode could be read as a little patchy universe on its own. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

The size of the catalog gives astronomers a powerful new dataset for studying the high-energy universe. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Spin-off Similar to a parallel story or a sidequel, a spin-off takes material from an existing film or franchise to make a new story that exists generally in the same universe, but can (crucially) stand alone. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026