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a huge physical or conceptual distance
they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own
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Recent Examples of world
For a minute in the 1990s, Failure seemed destined for world domination.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Neil Young is a little over two weeks away from the launch of his Love Earth world tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
Lost in Starlight is set in a futuristic version of Seoul, and there are so many imaginative visual details throughout the film’s world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Despite the pessimism in the business world these days—with the stock market gyrating, unemployment unpredictable, costs rising, and international trade becoming burdensome, the future of the aerospace industry is bright.
—Yogi Tharanibalan, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Neil Young is a little over two weeks away from the launch of his Love Earth world tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
Lost in Starlight is set in a futuristic version of Seoul, and there are so many imaginative visual details throughout the film’s world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Despite the pessimism in the business world these days—with the stock market gyrating, unemployment unpredictable, costs rising, and international trade becoming burdensome, the future of the aerospace industry is bright.
—Yogi Tharanibalan, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
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Advertisement Advertisement The ocean is humanity’s greatest global commons and the foundation of life on Earth.—
Sturla Henriksen,
Time,
5 June 2025
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After several thousand years a sentient observer would be hard-pressed to discover any evidence at all of humanity’s brief tenure on the land masses of Earth.—
Tim Weed
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Going rogue against the Director’s wishes, Eve turns her quest for vengeance into a rescue when a little girl is kidnapped, and globe trots from a neon New York nightclub to a snowy Austrian village full of murderous locals.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Known as one of the last privately held of the original eight big studios, RKO’s iconic tower and globe logo has lit movie and television screens for over 90 years.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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The creators have also previously teased upcoming projects in the Stranger Things universe.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Except in this strange universe, the boy retains his control and safety from beginning to end while everybody else is imperiled.—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The way dark matter and stars interact influences how galaxies change over time.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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However, this design allows for more light transfer through the lens, helping keen astronomers to see distant planets and galaxies.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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Why does crime seem more related to places than to people?—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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At least seven people were killed, authorities said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Some of the most accomplished personalities on the planet have struggled with self-doubt.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Saturn, the planet of life lessons and karma, will be moving through Aries until Sept. 1.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Those who like taking their SUV or truck out to the middle of nowhere to commune with nature and enjoy quality time with friends and family will appreciate the Howler Brothers theme.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some of the body—some of nature—is acceptable, some not.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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The best way to turn compost piles is with a strong shovel or gardening fork.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Add Insulation Insulation may also be one of the culprits that's overheating your garage, especially since garages usually aren't insulated all the way around.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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