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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
Spread over two dining rooms and long bar and wine wall, with 200 seats, Bia’s lay-out and design have snap, with potted greenery and globe ceiling lighting that is both flattering and surprising.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Settings rarely turn up, nor do identifying attributes — a musician’s instrument, a scholar’s book, a geographer’s globe.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
If the fixture has globes, these might take a few more minutes to take down and wipe down, but a dust-free light fixture during your next dinner party is worth the extra effort.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Choose artichoke globes that feel heavy for their size and are firm with green or purple leaves that are tightly closed.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Settings rarely turn up, nor do identifying attributes — a musician’s instrument, a scholar’s book, a geographer’s globe.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
If the fixture has globes, these might take a few more minutes to take down and wipe down, but a dust-free light fixture during your next dinner party is worth the extra effort.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Choose artichoke globes that feel heavy for their size and are firm with green or purple leaves that are tightly closed.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globe
Noun
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In fact, a new study suggests that the two spheres are closely tied, with around a fourth of people’s risk of mental health conditions, including their risk of depression, anxiety, and phobias, being attributable to their personality traits.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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While Americans can't take their eyes off the May-December romance, the former cheerleader is building wealth, and football and media power, gaining a position of authority in Belichick's sphere as current UNC Tar Heels head coach and a cultural icon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The other spacecraft, Venera 8, successfully arrived to Venus to make scientific measurements of the planet's soil before ceasing operation.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Melting ice sheets have driven roughly two-thirds of longer-term sea level rise, although last year — the planet’s hottest on record — the two factors flipped, making ocean warming the main driver.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Domingo, one of the earliest VIP arrivals at the party, was showing off his style on the lane, ball in hand, as the lively room continued to fill up.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Dončić, now a Los Angeles Laker, flowed and feinted around Gobert, faking a shot and then, off balance, finally lobbing the ball over Gobert, who just stood there like a stanchion.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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In that world, Spurs look organised, ruthless, unified and clinical.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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While the Strip is still the largest American gaming market, the rapid growth of the sports betting and online gambling world poses a potential threat to Las Vegas.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globe. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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