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world

noun

ˈwər(-ə)ld How to pronounce world (audio)
Definition of worldnext
1
as in humanity
human beings in general the whole world is waiting to see how this crisis will play out

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2
as in globe
the celestial body on which we live worried about the effects of pollution on the world

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3
as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed theories about the origin of the world

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4
as in galaxy
a huge physical or conceptual distance they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own

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Recent Examples of world While the rest of his Falcons teammates stretch behind him on the main practice field, kicker Nick Folk is largely in his own world. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Part of Kroenke’s vision in moving the Rams and building the stadium and surrounding campus was to shift the center of gravity of the sporting world to Los Angeles. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Brazil alone accounts for roughly half of world sugar exports. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 While Landry is known for her acting and hosting projects throughout the ‘90s and 2000s, the TV personality, 53, got her start in the pageant world. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
  1. humanity
  2. globe
  3. universe
  4. galaxy
  5. people
  6. planet
  7. nature
  8. way
Noun
  • Taken to its most extreme logic of detachment from humanity, exerting the the will into a detachment from one’s physical life—the Romans called it suicide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Users do not require the illusion of humanity to invest meaning into an interaction.
    — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of humanity
Noun
  • Equal Earth Landmasses are truer to their relative areas, and the rounded shape suggests a globe.
    — Jewel Bright, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Globe lamps use enlarged, globe-shape bulbs to light up a space.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of globe
Noun
  • In the early universe, black holes may have had a steadier food supply and may therefore have been tidier eaters.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • After so many years in the DC universe, Zack Snyder comes back down to earth again with a violent but surprisingly human action thriller set in the jungles of an unidentified Latin American country.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of universe
Noun
  • These three mysterious elements of the cosmos have played a vital role in the evolution of large-scale cosmic structures like galaxies and galaxy clusters.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In real terms, that means shorter exposure times to pull a clean image out of a faint galaxy or nebula and fewer hours standing in the cold waiting for enough photons to hit the sensor.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of galaxy
Noun
  • Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Definition of people
Noun
  • Not long ago, Malone was working directly alongside three-time MVP Nikola Jokić, arguably the best player on the planet.
    — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In the present, Kirk has to stop Reeger from wholesale slaughtering an entire planet, which involves beaming into the bowels of the ship to sabotage the ship’s phaser banks.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of planet
Noun
  • But the high-end talent in Atlanta’s farm system isn’t quite ready for the majors, especially given the plug-and-play nature of the starting lineup.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Through all of the animosity from the crowd, one that Matthews noted as particularly hostile, the up-and-down nature of the game and the spotlight Chesney brought to his team, the players appeared to be collected and poised.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Many tech leaders generally say their goal is to develop the technology in ways that promote safety, address legal liability, feed economic growth, advance science and preserve national security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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