as in worlds
the whole body of things observed or assumed
the theory that the universe is constantly expanding
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Recent Examples of universes
The series centers on Brooklyn high schooler Miles Morales, who becomes the new Spider-Man and joins other Spider-People from parallel universes to save New York City — and other multiversal locales — from various threats.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Grillo is a veteran of both the Marvel and DC universes.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
With just two appearances, Redford left a lasting mark on one of the most influential film universes of the 21st century.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The concept, first proposed by US physicist Hugh Everett in 1957, suggests that the universe is just one of many universes that together form a larger one, which contains everything that exists, including space, time, matter, energy, and data.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the show insists that Butler’s expansive universes cannot be separated from the histories of migration, labor, and love.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, other franchises have released their past projects before launching new entries in their respective universes.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But where the endless possibilities posed by an untold number of parallel universes have, paradoxically, made the MCU feel a little weightless, the reality of Peacemaker’s own alternate universe feels like a rich vein for the still-nascent DC Universe to explore.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Much of Gilbert’s early work displays an awareness of both the profundity and the transience of romance, and of the many different universes that one life can open into or contain.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Grillo is a veteran of both the Marvel and DC universes.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
With just two appearances, Redford left a lasting mark on one of the most influential film universes of the 21st century.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The concept, first proposed by US physicist Hugh Everett in 1957, suggests that the universe is just one of many universes that together form a larger one, which contains everything that exists, including space, time, matter, energy, and data.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the show insists that Butler’s expansive universes cannot be separated from the histories of migration, labor, and love.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, other franchises have released their past projects before launching new entries in their respective universes.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But where the endless possibilities posed by an untold number of parallel universes have, paradoxically, made the MCU feel a little weightless, the reality of Peacemaker’s own alternate universe feels like a rich vein for the still-nascent DC Universe to explore.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Much of Gilbert’s early work displays an awareness of both the profundity and the transience of romance, and of the many different universes that one life can open into or contain.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universes
Noun
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Netflix had offered the best of both worlds—access to a nation-wide streaming audience, plus a level of theatrical play commensurate with what the movie would have received from a traditional art-house distributor anyway.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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For the best of both worlds, end the day with a couples massage by the beach.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Universes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universes. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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