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

Oracle founder Larry Ellison dethroned Musk as the richest person in the world briefly last year after his company’s breakout earnings report sent shares soaring by 36%. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft is one of the most valuable tech companies in the world with a market cap approaching $4 trillion. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Have a fun theory for what comes next in the world of Tommy Norris? — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

After many decades, the origin of Syrah remains one of the ongoing debates in the world of wine regarding the grape’s name and birthplace. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the world

• netherworld
• otherworld
• underworld
• curled
• furled
• hurled
• knurled
• swirled
• twirled
• whirled
• whorled
• lifeworld