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
Large language models that devoured the total creative output of humankind endlessly remix those inputs to illustrate fictional universes of bespoke media, almost indistinguishable from reality (and getting better every day).
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s been so many examples through the years of filmmakers planting all these seeds or proposing these big universes and imagining these big slates that never end up going anywhere.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on new releases in the home decor and hosting universes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
This book has universes within universes.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
In the story of Cenex, a trans being who references multiple universes in breathtaking beauty and humor — from Taino cosmology to Carl Sagan’s pot smoking joy.
—Ana Cristina Frías Cabrera, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Grillo is a veteran of both the Marvel and DC universes.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 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
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s been so many examples through the years of filmmakers planting all these seeds or proposing these big universes and imagining these big slates that never end up going anywhere.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on new releases in the home decor and hosting universes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
This book has universes within universes.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
In the story of Cenex, a trans being who references multiple universes in breathtaking beauty and humor — from Taino cosmology to Carl Sagan’s pot smoking joy.
—Ana Cristina Frías Cabrera, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Grillo is a veteran of both the Marvel and DC universes.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
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.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universes
Noun
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By replicating the visual fidelity of reality, retina E-paper brings science closer to creating virtual worlds that the human eye cannot distinguish from the real one.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to Derry Stephen King's worlds collide with HBO's new horror series, a prequel to the It films.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Universes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universes. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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