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
Instead, our cinematic universes sprawl meanderingly, and so too does a franchise's cultural impact.
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Matthew Razak, Space.com, 13 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
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
Matthew Razak, Space.com, 13 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universes
Noun
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With the cuteness of a Mary Jane shoe and the comfort and support of sneakers, these shoes are the best of both worlds.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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A-list rock stars from Rage Against the Machine and underground peers like N8NOFACE have lauded them, and the fine art and film worlds have noticed too.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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