UNIVERSES Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

universes

noun

plural of universe

as in worlds

the whole body of things observed or assumed the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

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voids

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Recent Examples of universes As Marvel moved into the world of media through cartoons and live action shows, his voice, likeness and persona became the glue that held Marvel’s story universes together and papered over shortcomings in early, cheap productions with wry humor. —

Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 According to experts, such universes contradict the laws of physics. —

Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026 Rather than relying solely on observations, researchers can now experiment within detailed virtual universes — adjusting physical assumptions, testing predictions and uncovering patterns that might otherwise remain hidden. —

Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026 Two films, two aesthetic universes, and most importantly, two wardrobes that have clearly never spoken to each other. —

Maddalena Gomez, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026 In this picture of quantum mechanics, universes branch off with every scenario. —

Zachary Slepian, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026 All great hotels are universes unto themselves, and this one more than most. —

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 Hamill has voiced other supervillains in the DC Comics and Marvel Comics universes, such as Hobgoblin, Klaw, Trickster, and Solomon Grundy. —

Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Tacey Powers, executive vice president and general merchandise manager of shoes at Nordstrom, praised Adidas in a statement for its commitment to bringing the best of both worlds to the retailer’s customers.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
This particular chunk of space rock, known as NWA 12774, preserves an unusual chemical signature that suggests some of the solar system's earliest worlds developed differently from other rocky planets, researchers say.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2026