EARTH Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

earth

noun

ˈərth

Definition of earth

as in planet

the celestial body on which we live environmentalists who are committed to preserving the earth

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as in soil

the solid part of our planet's surface as distinguished from the sea and air after nearly drowning, I was glad to feel the earth under my feet

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as in ground

the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow set the plants deep enough into the earth so that they'll be sure to take root

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as in fortune

a very large amount of money it'll cost the earth to repair that porcelain vase, so make sure that it's worth it

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Recent Examples of earth Pop singer-songwriters Audrey Hobert and Malcolm Todd are both looking like strong contenders for nominations — which, on its face, is not exactly earth-shaking. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Hike Waimea Canyon Carved into Kaua‘i’s volcanic landscape, Waimea Canyon is streaked with red earth and green vegetation that shift with the light. — Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026 Mia Wasikowska plays a woman who moves to a remote mansion with her new husband (Tom Hiddleston) and his sister (Jessica Chastain) and discovers the secrets buried in the earth. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 There’s some mild irony in the scion of a Hollywood dynasty playing a salt-of-the-earth local; Stiller is nonetheless a convincingly tenacious bulldog. — Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth

Noun

Indeed, in 1986, many of the largest cities were bathed in permanent twilight, with only the brightest stars and planets visible from near city centers and with astronomically unacceptable conditions up to 50 miles (80 km) away.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Antarctica as an extraterrestrial-type place Since the start of the 20th century, scientists have drawn parallels between Antarctic environments and those that can be found beyond our planet.

— Daniella McCahey, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

The Saturday attack marked the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in more than a decade, killing 13 people and injuring 309.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Innanen‘s characters in the five-episode series include a manager lacking confidence, a cocky cruise specialist, an adventure expert who deeply fears adventure and a Francophile who hasn‘t left American soil since the late ’90s.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

Expect Raman, whom City Hall opponents have long trashed as conflict-averse, to focus on a message of possibility and positivity while holding her ground and striking back — and hard — when necessary.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
For now, PhoneBot has no arms, and its walking was trained only on flat ground.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

His alleged accomplice, Taylor Jamie Chan, posed as a financial advisor who helped manage Love's fortune, court records allege.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Nature Morte remained consistently successful, despite a dip in Europe’s economic fortune in the 2010s that saw Nagy turn to India, whose art scene was now burgeoning, for a large portion of sales.

— News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

The gas can always be liquefied and exported around the world to an energy-needy globe.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
For well-heeled, globe-trotting diners, Noma offered an escape from modernity and the sensation of communing with something more elemental and earthbound.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of globe

Noun

Badly injured, Captain Machchhar somehow opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower al-Hammami, and two off-duty pilots to take control of the plane and land it in Saudi Arabia.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
Food fried in beef tallow lands crisper and less greasy than food fried in seed oils, with a deeper savory flavor cooks notice right away.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of land

Noun

Shane Smith is known for being the lead singer of Shane Smith & The Saints, which is a country band whose music has heavy influences of red dirt and Americana.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
With the first movement of dirt, this mammoth project is finally underway.

— Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

On a recent Sunday afternoon, shoppers crowded the aisles at Tri Ocean Seafood Market on South Federal Boulevard, weaving around carts piled high with dragon fruit, Thai bananas and bundles of fresh herbs.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
For the final lift, the company used a specialized strand-jacking system, which raises heavy structures using bundles of steel strands.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026