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 entertainment universe has changed enormously over the past 60 years. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 In the new season, the tech bro, the guru and other variants end up working together via multiple universes to scale up his company into a pan-dimensional powerhouse that would make Elon Musk blush. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026 This includes probing the nature of dark matter, the invisible sort of matter that somehow dominates the universe, and dark energy, the mysterious force causing the expansion of our universe to accelerate. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Beyoncé Knowles Carter's Cécred brand is expanding its hair-care universe, extending its focus on healthy hair into fragrance with the launch of its first new hair perfume. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for universe

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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A bigger world is calling, but the unread messages aren’t going anywhere.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
In 2025, World Tennis, the sport’s world governing body, changed the rules, allowing it essentially everywhere.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of world

Noun

But the high-end talent in Atlanta’s farm system isn’t quite ready for the majors, especially given the plug-and-play nature of the starting lineup.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Through all of the animosity from the crowd, one that Matthews noted as particularly hostile, the up-and-down nature of the game and the spotlight Chesney brought to his team, the players appeared to be collected and poised.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of nature

Noun

The famed artist, known for his vibrant, playful sculptures of inflatable pups (one of which fetched over $58 million at auction in 2013), has teamed up with Hublot to turn his creations into a collection of watches.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Latin Salt is Pisqueya’s signature creation - a blend of sea salt and black pepper infused with Caribbean oregano, a distinctive, aromatic herb sourced from regenerative farms in the Dominican Republic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

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