1
as in ball
a more or less round body or mass
this sphere that we live on is just a tiny speck in the universe
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2
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
higher mathematics is a little outside my sphere
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as in galaxy
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
perhaps there is indeed life on planets circling spheres in galaxies far, far away
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Recent Examples of sphere
Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
Sixty-five years ago, a metal sphere the size of a basketball caught the U.S. science, military and intelligence communities by surprise.
—Jonathan Osborne, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2022
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Dastmalchian has built a notable career working with directors such as James Gunn, Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, with many of their movies falling directly into the geek sphere bullseye.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
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Noun
Check out the velvet sphere from CB2 or Athena Calderone’s shearling spherical pillow from Crate & Barrel.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
Sixty-five years ago, a metal sphere the size of a basketball caught the U.S. science, military and intelligence communities by surprise.
—Jonathan Osborne, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2022
Verb
Two acres of the shopping center are turning into a walkable installation with interactive art displays, illuminated spheres, themed zones and immersive activity rooms.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Dastmalchian has built a notable career working with directors such as James Gunn, Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, with many of their movies falling directly into the geek sphere bullseye.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sphere
Noun
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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
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet these candidates shine far brighter than current models of early galaxy formation predict.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Made up of mirrors and lenses designed to spread light across a wide area, galaxy projectors use LED lights or laser technology to project images of stars and galaxies onto surfaces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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San Jose in California rounds out the top 10 with 79.3 searches per home.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins on Monday welcomed back a tight end from the Brian Flores era and continued to wait on a former Pro Bowl tight end who’s rounding into form after a year in retirement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 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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With this show’s concept, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is trying to reach a wider audience, beyond the realm of tennis.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her dedication to producing tangible improvements in the realm of social justice is evidenced by her previous positions, most recently as the director of the center for social justice at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Magazines invented and distributed the photo shoot, created literary stars like Ta-Nehisi Coates, Malcolm Gladwell and David Foster Wallace.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Álex Baena, the star signing and La Liga’s highest provider of assists last season, and Marc Pubill were both part of Spain’s under 23 side that won Olympic gold last summer alongside Pablo Barrios.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This theory makes definite predictions about the distribution of dark matter, but leaves great uncertainty in the rather messy physics whereby gas agglomerates and converts into stars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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As adoption of cryptocurrency proliferates, the digital asset class has been agglomerated into one of America’s most mainstream institutions — divorce.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
5 Sep. 2024
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“Sphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sphere. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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