as in ball
a more or less round body or mass
out of the countless celestial orbs twirling in space, the planet Earth remains the only one we can call home, so perhaps we should take care of it
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Recent Examples of orb
Gunn’s approach is colorful, in both its palette and the costumes; proudly fantastical, with flying orbs, robots, portals, and giant monsters; and at times endearingly, intentionally corny (see: Krypto the super dog).
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The most common shapes were orbs, spheres and triangles, frequently observed performing advanced maneuvers.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Over the decades, tenants have reported unexplained footsteps, children’s laughter and orbs captured on camera — sights and sounds believed to be connected to the building’s earliest use.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
As one of the most intelligent individuals on Earth, Michael Holt uses T-spheres, computerized floating orbs that respond to his voice, for a variety of purposes, including force field creation and hologram projection.
—EW.com, 10 June 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The most common shapes were orbs, spheres and triangles, frequently observed performing advanced maneuvers.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Over the decades, tenants have reported unexplained footsteps, children’s laughter and orbs captured on camera — sights and sounds believed to be connected to the building’s earliest use.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
As one of the most intelligent individuals on Earth, Michael Holt uses T-spheres, computerized floating orbs that respond to his voice, for a variety of purposes, including force field creation and hologram projection.
—EW.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orb
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Touchbacks: Touchbacks for kickoffs have been moved from the 30-yard line to the 35-yard line, incentivizing the kicking team to keep the ball in play or have to deal with their opponents being a short trip away from reaching field goal range.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Nan then left the ball, and Lizzy chased after her.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The social media sphere, where anyone can have a voice and following, also gives the company an idea of the intensity of Disney Adults, who might be angered by the removal of Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island, the price of tickets or the very idea of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Plans feature a performance sphere (similar to the version in Las Vegas) and retail promenade, with space that could one day accommodate gaming.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Sovereign’s Orb, a globe topped with a cross and mounted with emeralds, rubies, and sapphires surrounded by diamonds and pearls, is held in the monarch's right hand during the ceremony.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Furnishings like chrome-back dining chairs in one of the two dining areas and an atomic-like globe chandelier definitely reflect the period, while sliding-glass doors seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor spaces.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2025
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“Orb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orb. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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