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 reason this sandwich has won my heart more than others in the city is the torpedo of bread they’re tucked into, which sighs and crackles, an entire universe of complexity and depth in its crumb. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026 Knowing God’s sweet, supreme control over each one of us and the whole universe opens opportunities for healing. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026 The discovery of these high-energy astrophysical neutrinos has opened up a new window on our universe. — Yjan Gordon, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026 This is a film where Brahma himself, the Creator of the entire universe, makes an onscreen acting appearance before the 10-minute mark. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe

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Noun

Despite being one of the world's oldest continually operating hotel groups, The Peninsula has no plans for world domination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Barbara Jakobson was a monumental force in the New York art world for over 60 years, serving as an influential collector, a fierce patron, and a longtime trustee of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

— Demetrius Simms for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of world

Noun

The acquisition reflects the changing nature of aerial threats, particularly the increasing employment of relatively inexpensive unmanned aircraft by state and non-state actors.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
And investment, by its very nature, includes planting some seeds for a return that might be a little ways down the road but will be well worth the investment.

— John Nichols, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of nature

Noun

For a short period, after the end of World War II and before the age of the passenger jet, his creation was the pride of the American transportation industry.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
The other was a short segment of RNA that interfered with the creation of an enzyme involved in DHT production.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026

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