Definition of globalnext
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center

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Recent Examples of global From bedroom songwriting to global stages, a handful of rising musicians are getting their names highlighted with TIME. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 Ruiz, who grew up watching telenovelas with his grandmother, later received exclusive access to the studio sets of Televisa, the Mexican television production company that is the machine behind the global factory of telenovelas. — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 During the eight years Kreiz spent at the helm of Mattel, the company’s share price has been flat, reflecting challenges from Covid, the global supply chain and tariffs faced by all toymakers. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 The turbines will be manufactured at Siemens Energy’s facility in Lincoln, United Kingdom, which serves as the company’s global manufacturing center for small gas turbines. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for global
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Adjective
  • The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) shared a few general tips as well, including hard work and dedication, having good soil and one fruit per plant.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fox News earlier reported the new reductions, which could include any one-star general or above or officer of equivalent Navy rank.
    — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • To prevent that outcome, Washington needs an equally comprehensive strategy — one that takes America’s biotech ambitions as seriously as China takes its own.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Media support is equally comprehensive, offering apps like Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube with 3D/VR enhancements, alongside Xbox Cloud Gaming.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In July, the multihyphenate — who launched her hair care line, Grow-Good Beauty, in March — took her hair to new heights, crafting a spherical updo, courtesy of Stylez, at the Robert Wun fall 2027 couture show in Paris.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Another quirk of the process is that because neither Earth nor any other solar system object is perfectly spherical, projection systems can't seamlessly translate between worlds.
    — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Leaders may consider repurposing these existing tools around the patient data that already exists to help ensure the guidance clinicians receive feels timely and relevant rather than generic.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Novo needs to convince investors that its pipeline of new drugs can fill the hole when generic competitors enter the market.
    — Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • For afternoon tea or sundowners, the best spot on the property is the Jati Bar, a lounge on the terrace of the main building with incredible panoramic views of the forest and river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The main salon is fully glazed to ensure uninterrupted ocean views, while the panoramic dining area is fitted with a fold-down balcony that opens to the water.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • On a circular track, place a group of runners, all of whom run at unique, constant speeds.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The secret to this quiet performance is a bottom-up airflow design that draws cool ambient air through an intake ring at the edge of the circular base and then up through the heat-generating hardware.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The usual symptoms include high fever, headache, stiffness and an overall feeling that resembles the flu.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Just 26% approve of his handling of the economy overall, marking a new low.
    — MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city's residents.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv’s six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city’s residents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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