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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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 Palestinians have been systematically dehumanized, along with the broader Arab and Muslim world, to serve the foreign policy objectives of governments without questioning the moral and legal implications. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 The right retail partner can act like a media channel, amplifying a brand world in front of the right customer. — Rhea Cartwright, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 People in these communities don’t interact much with the wider world. — STAT, 2 Oct. 2026 Something fundamental about our world changed when the Beatles arrived in 1964, and the reverberations will continue forever. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world
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  1. humanity
  2. globe
  3. universe
  4. galaxy
  5. people
  6. planet
  7. nature
  8. way
Noun
  • Geoff warns Ilya to moderate his projections, emphasizing the need for safeguards, but the idealistic Russian is swept up in the vast potential of AI — to solve the climate crisis, cure cancer, even save humanity from itself.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Just in the nick of time, our AI challenges are solved and the future of humanity is safe from extinction.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of humanity
Noun
  • Yet all that hobnobbing and globe-trotting may not work this time for Digger, a climate change satire in which Cruise plays a Texas oil tycoon.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With the fan and light turned off, check for loose globes, shades, bulbs, finials, or other decorative pieces.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of globe
Noun
  • During this episode, Cruz reflects on her path from her mother’s hair salon to her hero Almodóvar’s cinematic universe; the challenges of navigating a career across continents and languages; and her incredible 2026.
    — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An ad tech company used the same approach to evaluate a broad universe of opportunities, identify those with strong commercial fit and turn them into specific account targets, executive conversations and outreach.
    — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of universe
Noun
  • These rogue black holes can be displaced when their home galaxies collide and merge.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • On the surface, there is no obvious connection to George Lucas’ franchise, but the story’s origin is actually deeply rooted in a galaxy far, far away.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 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
  • These systems contain unusually large amounts of warm dust close to the young star, in the region similar to that occupied by rocky planets in the solar system.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The subject is not a murder trial but the slow-moving murder of our planet and human civilization by us.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of planet
Noun
  • Passengers will enjoy the amenities and seamless nature of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The characters discuss the addictive nature of dark magic multiple times.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • Instead of the people of one city having to pay higher housing costs, a diesel export ban would affect everybody in the country--in a negative way.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In this room alone, Sherald explains, are many people who have built institutions, supported artists, and changed the way the world saw art.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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