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 Robert Pattinson doesn’t see his version of Batman interacting with other DC superheroes within James Gunn‘s cinematic universe. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026 After eight years and countless entries in the expanding onscreen universe, Star Wars is revisiting the Skywalker family with its next project. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026 Chuck’s over-the-top underground art aesthetic helped define an entire universe and inspired generations of artists and fans around the world. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026 Other than its peculiar curvature, the interior of the anti-de Sitter snow globe is a lot like our universe, filled with electrons and atoms. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe

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Noun

Leo July 23 – August 22 Your world may be asking you to stretch.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
If the next album is Showgirl-adjacent, there’s a world in which there will be an exodus.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of world

Noun

Swarup’s book exposes the cynical nature of the quiz show, dangling a literal lifeline to desperate people for the sake of entertainment.

— L.M. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Every extra dollar went toward our goal of creating a life with more freedom, access to nature and quality time together as a family.

— Alicia Sanchez, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of nature

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One of the first popular artist hubs was the Bakehouse Art Complex, which opened in 1985, renting work space to dozens of artists who sold their creations from cubicles.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Harnessing a specific type of wallpaper, called NuWallpaper, this creation leaves no sticky residue in its wake and will stick to pretty much anything that’s flat.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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