for the world
idiom
informal
: for any reason
—used to make a statement more forceful
I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.
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Each collection is a love letter to Africa, but also an invitation for the world to embrace its artistry.
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Companies like Kodak and Blockbuster had brilliant strategies—for the world that used to exist.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Countless social media videos show parents playing the song on repeat for their children, and adults have no shame in sharing their sing-along moments for the world to see.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Companies like Kodak and Blockbuster had brilliant strategies—for the world that used to exist.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Countless social media videos show parents playing the song on repeat for their children, and adults have no shame in sharing their sing-along moments for the world to see.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for the world
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“For the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20world. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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