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 The shade became a house signature with the Must de Cartier collection in the 1970s, when the maison expanded its universe of precious objects into leather goods and accessories. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 The plot is a movie within a movie, the story paralleling multiple screenplay drafts of the new Stab 3 — the slasher series within the Scream universe based on its real-life events. — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026 Gray later appeared as Commodore Laura Gray in 2013’s Star Trek Continues, giving her another opportunity to step into the Star Trek universe. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 Malkovich, dropped into that tonal universe, has an almost unfair advantage. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe

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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A bigger world is calling, but the unread messages aren’t going anywhere.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
In 2025, World Tennis, the sport’s world governing body, changed the rules, allowing it essentially everywhere.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of world

Noun

But the high-end talent in Atlanta’s farm system isn’t quite ready for the majors, especially given the plug-and-play nature of the starting lineup.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Through all of the animosity from the crowd, one that Matthews noted as particularly hostile, the up-and-down nature of the game and the spotlight Chesney brought to his team, the players appeared to be collected and poised.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of nature

Noun

North Carolina officials voted to end job creation tax incentives for a Charlotte manufacturer after the company failed to meet state hiring requirements and announced plans to close its site.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
The strategy outlined the company’s next several years of focus on long-term, sustainable value creation and growth.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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