in the world

phrase

: among innumerable possibilities : ever
used as an intensive
what in the world is it

Examples of in the world in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
That process happens anywhere in the world — including in the human gut, where microbes eat indigestible foods, and create a byproduct medical doctors might describe as flatulence. Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 And in India, that playing field is the country’s mammoth wedding industry, valued at $130 billion by US investment firm Jefferies in 2024, second in the world only to China. CNN Money, 30 July 2026 The 2026 World Cup, for example, was largely held up as an opportunity for FIFA to reach new monetary heights by blending the most prominent property in global soccer with the biggest market in the world. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 New York is perhaps the most competitive comedy environment in the world, and to perform at most clubs, a comedian must audition and earn the recommendation of other comics. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the world

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20world. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster