universe

noun

ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs How to pronounce universe (audio)
Definition of universenext
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 Part of the magic is that the secrecy of the real-life Soviet program gives Nedivi, Wolpert, and their writers ample leeway to be inventive and distance themselves from the lore of their own alternate-universe timeline. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 His content has since expanded to include a universe of original characters, and his profile has also grown via a recurring role on Toronto's Crave sitcom The Office Movers. — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026 His time in the Power universe has earned him two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 July 2026 The Universe Intervenes These stories often feature a main character who needs to learn a lesson, and a universe that teaches it to them by messing with their timeline. — Amy Tordoff, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universe
  1. world
  2. nature
  3. creation
Noun
  • The 2026 world champions are the next evolution of a team that won the 2024 Euros, which was in itself a team that evolved from its 2008-2012 heyday.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Sometimes the dangerousness of plastic surgery gets trivialized in this world of Housewives, where a nip and tuck is akin to getting a new wardrobe.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of world
Noun
  • The on-again, off-again nature of the conflict could delay oil demand’s bounce-back even further.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The work has proceeded deliberately, district officials say, because of the historic nature of the McAuley building.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Many organizations have invested heavily in AI to accelerate content creation, for example, yet campaign timelines continue to lengthen because the underlying operating model remains unchanged.
    — Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of creation

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“Universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universe. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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