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
All great hotels are universes unto themselves, and this one more than most.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Investor universes are no longer constrained by geography, and advisory firms no longer need to be concentrated in a single financial district to compete at the highest level.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
These recognizable universes, in which characters attempt to make meaning for themselves amid jarring headlines, can be seen across contemporary media.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, one of the heaviest complications was being so lucky when so many others around us had lost their memories, their universes, their lives, even.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
And Paul Bonner is boyishly awkward as Jason, a sci-fi story writer who believes in parallel universes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Though, those alternate universes in Everything Everywhere might just work as a vehicle for showing audiences a myriad of worldly possibilities, says Yeoh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Or that there is a wild proliferation of parallel universes, or that a mysterious process causes quantumness to spontaneously collapse.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
At the center of both insane universes is the overwhelming love of a parent for a child.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Investor universes are no longer constrained by geography, and advisory firms no longer need to be concentrated in a single financial district to compete at the highest level.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
These recognizable universes, in which characters attempt to make meaning for themselves amid jarring headlines, can be seen across contemporary media.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, one of the heaviest complications was being so lucky when so many others around us had lost their memories, their universes, their lives, even.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
And Paul Bonner is boyishly awkward as Jason, a sci-fi story writer who believes in parallel universes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Though, those alternate universes in Everything Everywhere might just work as a vehicle for showing audiences a myriad of worldly possibilities, says Yeoh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Or that there is a wild proliferation of parallel universes, or that a mysterious process causes quantumness to spontaneously collapse.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
At the center of both insane universes is the overwhelming love of a parent for a child.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universes
Noun
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Virtual reality was once touted as the next big frontier for gaming, promising to bring players into immersive worlds.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, these worlds may be tidally locked to their star, with permanent day and night sides.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Universes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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