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as in sphere
a more or less round body or mass
the glassblower shaped the molten mass into a globe of remarkable thinness and clarity
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Recent Examples of globe
This is a series where Bond himself might employ a laser watch or jet pack or an amphibious car, while technologies like gene therapy and orbital weapons are typically reserved for the villains in this globe-spanning drama.
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Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
These globe string lights cast a soft, even glow that makes patios and decks feel warm and inviting for guests.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Go Tropical Include heat-loving plants that hail from far and wide to create a globe-trotting garden.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Spring Vegetables Artichokes Artichoke lovers wait all year for the chance to enjoy a whole globe to themselves.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
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Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
These globe string lights cast a soft, even glow that makes patios and decks feel warm and inviting for guests.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Go Tropical Include heat-loving plants that hail from far and wide to create a globe-trotting garden.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Spring Vegetables Artichokes Artichoke lovers wait all year for the chance to enjoy a whole globe to themselves.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globe
Noun
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No effort is made to explain how the alien sphere exerts its power, and the book’s core theme, in the end, is the limit of human understanding.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Reflecting on the early years of riding the rocket ship through the fashion sphere, von Furstenberg recalled traveling from state to state, visiting department store after department store, where the red carpet was rolled out upon her arrival.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The trail crosses colorful mountains, lava fields, hot springs and glacial rivers — terrain that looks more like another planet than a European hiking path.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The risk is not theoretical The dangers of hot, humid weather are not new to professional soccer players and tournament organizers, though the risks are getting more pronounced as the planet warms.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Swanson scored the winning run when Michael Busch singled past diving second baseman Luis Arraez and right fielder Victor Bericoto misplayed the ball for an error, giving the Cubs a 3-2 walk-off victory.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Clover was released from the hospital in February and has brainstormed a new way to meet visitors at the ball—this time, by golf cart.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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In a fast-moving world, where relationships can feel increasingly fleeting, the arrival of Diamond Reserve, the newest premium tier within Hilton Honors, signals a shift in the hotel stay experience.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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But you'd be forgiven for rarely leaving the K2, as this ‘village-as-hotel’ is essentially a whole world unto itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globe. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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