1
2
3
4
as in galaxy
a huge physical or conceptual distance
they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of world
Another reason concerns the reality of the digital world where most of us live.
—
Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Rudolf’s death surely exacerbated Elisabeth’s desire to extricate herself from the public and physical world—a longing that was also reflected in her obsession with self-improvement and self-edification.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
In a world increasingly reliant on autonomous agents and decentralized networks, this moment underscored a powerful truth.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
At this point, my reentry into the curly world felt like learning to walk again.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for world
Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Rudolf’s death surely exacerbated Elisabeth’s desire to extricate herself from the public and physical world—a longing that was also reflected in her obsession with self-improvement and self-edification.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
In a world increasingly reliant on autonomous agents and decentralized networks, this moment underscored a powerful truth.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
At this point, my reentry into the curly world felt like learning to walk again.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
Noun
-
How their humanity is depicted onscreen is so relatable and a great asset to the film overall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Apr. 2025
-
Importance of prayer The White Rose movement was concerned not only with the present state of humanity but also with its future, and not only with the individual but also with the communal.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Another character is a mascot with a [globe] head who runs out of the plane while on fire.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
-
Each place are some of the most forward facing programs at each level across the entire globe.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Just for fun, The Athletic has imagined a parallel universe where that is the case.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
-
The star of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, he will next be seen in Len Weisman’s John Wick universe movie Ballerina and is repped by CAA, Linden Entertainment and Jackoway Austen.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Being part of a galaxy group can also alter the course of a galaxy's evolution through mergers and gravitational interactions.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
-
Because the shorts tell the story of the criminal underworld lurking just beneath the surface of the galaxy’s many planets, parents might want to make sure the show is age-appropriate before giving kids the green light to watch—or at least be available to engage with them about it afterwards.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Around 20 minutes into the episode, the show cut away from Jackson to a group of people hiking through the woods around Seattle.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
-
The crowd, estimated by Italian police at 200,000, included many young people, some of whom had planned to visit Rome before the death of Francis on April 21.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The pope touched on a series of woes wreaking havoc on the planet: polluted air, water poverty, toxic waste, industrial pollution, rising sea levels and extreme weather.—
Rachel Ramirez,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
-
Mercury, the last of the easily visible planets, may also be visible almost directly on the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Agassi said he was originally drawn to pickleball because of its social, inclusive nature.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
-
Russia-Ukraine peace report card: C Experts are divided on the progress of negotiations, especially due to their secretive nature.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
Noun
-
Though olive oil coffee can be a healthy way to enjoy your daily coffee, consuming it in moderation is key.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
-
Aspect ratios and film formats are in flux; the grainy film stock and low-grade digital video of Datong give way to the high-definition crispness of Fengjie.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share