UNIVERSE Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

universe

noun

ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs

Definition of universe

as in world

the whole body of things observed or assumed the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

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Recent Examples of universe Wave of Chaos was described as the Avatar universe’s first action comedy, and follows a 14-year-old Kuruk during a time of peace. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 What greatness, what glory, was there in a God who made a universe only to destroy it as part of a 2,000-year-old guessing game? — David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Some eagle-eyed users sleuthed out her name, and noticed a connection to the Phoebe Bridgers universe when the mystery artist posted a photo with Bridgers’ longtime collaborators Marshall Vore and Harrison Whitford. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 For this small universe of precinct splits or ballot styles where everyone within a jurisdiction received the same question, the county will set the ballot sorter to out-stack each of those envelopes for hand review. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe

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Noun

More delegates from Latin America, the Arab world and Africa could lift the number of countries represented past 60, and possibly above 70.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Run by the art world’s favorite chef Mina Stone, the café serves an all-day menu of hearty salads, flavorful soups, Greek mezze and fancy toast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of world

Noun

Sometimes, when relationships and world politics give people plenty to be angry about, the impulse is to go outside, disconnect, and be one with nature.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Four-day yoga retreats on the riverbank, nature walks, and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls are just some of the activities on offer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of nature

Noun

Were the paintings acts of negation—attempts to destroy figuration, to bring the history of painting to its knees—or triumphs of creation and renewal?

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
The exhibit also dives into innovations from the house, from the use of unconventional materials in high-jewelry creations to the Question Mark, a clasp-free necklace introduced in 1879 that gave women more independence in accessorizing.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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