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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
Whereas Bosch's world centered on the LAPD's Hollywood station, Ballard lives and works on the Westside of Los Angeles.
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Oliver Gettell, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The former world champion came out of retirement to begin his involvement with the Enhanced Games last year, finishing second with a time of 22.73s.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Every year, Parents enlists the help of industry experts, real world testers, and our parenting pro editors to bring you our annual Best for Baby Awards.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
As its nickname suggests, DMT’s effects are a bit like a dream: As vivid as its reality feels in the moment, for many users its sensations fade upon returning to the material world.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Oliver Gettell, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The former world champion came out of retirement to begin his involvement with the Enhanced Games last year, finishing second with a time of 22.73s.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Every year, Parents enlists the help of industry experts, real world testers, and our parenting pro editors to bring you our annual Best for Baby Awards.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
As its nickname suggests, DMT’s effects are a bit like a dream: As vivid as its reality feels in the moment, for many users its sensations fade upon returning to the material world.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
Noun
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Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But the story is very different on the planet globes were made to represent.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Another character is a mascot with a [globe] head who runs out of the plane while on fire.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Noun
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First of all, Chicago itself exists in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This outcome means that sprawling universes go well beyond the MCU.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The alignment of the three galaxies creates a type of gravitational lens called an Einstein ring.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
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In the scene in question, a liberal, idealistic senator of the imperial government that controls much of the galaxy speaks out against a vengeful attack on the protesting residents of Ghorman, a planet that the empire is attempting to subjugate and militarize.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
Noun
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That’s encouraging for people who are newer to resistance training or are concerned about injuring themselves in the gym, McDowell said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
22 May 2025
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Several people sent the couple their condolences in the comment section.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Which planets will be visible during the planetary alignment?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer acts like sunscreen, blocking potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Gobel attributed his success to compensating for what nature didn’t give him and to luck.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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If your ideal unplugged getaway involves both spa time and being surrounded by nature, there's a perfect spot in southwest Virginia.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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At a time when many young people see college as the only way forward, veterans have already shown a willingness to choose their own path.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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