1
as in cosmopolitan
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
she returned from her year as an exchange student a much more worldly person
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as in mundane
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
preoccupied with worldly concerns
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Recent Examples of worldly
What’s to Come with Fragrance Trujillo spoke to the future of fragrances, and the next several years will be worldly and unexpected.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This blends seamlessly into the surrounding decor while offering a worldly and sophisticated element.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
His final wish: to be remembered as a humble priest, not as a figure of worldly power.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The existence of the Vatican as a sovereign state is rooted in the papal refusal to let go of worldly and territorial power.
—Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This blends seamlessly into the surrounding decor while offering a worldly and sophisticated element.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
His final wish: to be remembered as a humble priest, not as a figure of worldly power.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The existence of the Vatican as a sovereign state is rooted in the papal refusal to let go of worldly and territorial power.
—Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worldly
Adjective
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But Cape Charles is decidedly more cosmopolitan than Andy Griffith's stomping grounds.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Geneva is a buzzy cosmopolitan hub with top notch museums and galleries, and the epicenter of fine watchmaking and chocolates.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Topline While still challenged by outdated technology and a chronic air traffic controller shortage, Newark Liberty International Airport is facing flight delays Wednesday due to something more mundane: weather conditions.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Micro-fulfillment centers come with their own risks, such as a heavy reliance on sophisticated robotics that can cause disruptions if errors occur.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Symmetry through recurrent objects entered in the frame is common, with temporal match-cuts employed to take us from day to night, or even sunlight to surrounding snow.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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The temporal system divides daylight into six variable-length periods that vary with the season.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is two dozen steps closer to launching Plato, a spacecraft that will search for terrestrial planets outside of our solar system, after the installation of 24 of its 26 cameras.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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As their terrestrial cousins emerge onto land and risk desiccation, the axolotl remains in its aquatic stronghold, equipped with both juvenile features and regenerative powers that would make most vertebrates envious.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Two runs in the sixth came courtesy of a mental error and a physical error by the Rockies.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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In this new role, Lindsey will lead the strategic design and development of exhibits and physical experiences at the Amazeum and with partner institutions across the region.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Their parents have long since left this earthly plane.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the star and Sirius is one of only four stars seen from our earthly perspective with a negative magnitude (-1.45).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Worldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worldly. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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