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 The case for reparations is grounded in the fact that there is a universe bigger than a Black person’s, and getting there means establishing an ongoing material and social plan for racial reckoning. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 This isn’t the only time the hospitality giant and Dior have teamed up in the wellness universe, either. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 Previous research has suggested TDEs wouldn't be common in the early universe, because the first supermassive black holes wouldn't even have a mass of 100,000 times that of the sun and thus wouldn't shred stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2026 Beyond the Spider-Verse, which sees Miles trapped in an alternate universe and on the run while trying to save his family. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe

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Meanwhile, digital surveillance has limited people’s ability to exchange information with the outside world from within Tibetan regions in China.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
In the past year, the beauty world has been all about the best blushes, then conversation turned to bronzers thanks to the craze for Rhode's compacts.

— Irene Coltrinari, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of world

Noun

Through the mid-1980s, Wolfram continued this work, discovering a number of fundamental connections between computation and nature, and inventing such concepts as computational irreducibility.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of nature

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This was their experience with 3D design, according to Bhargava Ram Kamimura, who heads digital product creation at the Swedish fast fashion giant.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Now, the umami-forward creation is available at Domi, a restaurant inside Baoshi Food Hall and Bar at 8525 Pines Blvd.

— Carla Mendez, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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