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 Across most of the United States, daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday of November, according to online world clock Time and Date. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026 In contrast, elite escapees come from a wholly different world. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 The outside world, however, has no insight into who is behind each trade. — Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 This year’s projects bring together filmmakers from across the Arab world and diaspora, with the principal goal of finding financing and production partners from Sharjah and beyond. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 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
  • In September, Karp joined major tech CEOs at the White House as calls for regulation mounted following claims from AI researchers that the technology has a more than 10% of killing humanity.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Kass was at his best as an observer of humanity and as an investigative reporter of the many shenanigans going on in local government.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of humanity
Noun
  • He was known for his love of globes, often photographed posing with them, according to The Post.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But for whatever reason, Hegseth’s staff wanted to bypass protocol, and the people moving the 30-inch globe dropped and broke it.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of globe
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  • That’s part of the reason why Obama’s remark instantly hit a nerve in the MAGA universe.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That approach results in a dialogue between the two wardrobes rather than treating Frère as a separate design universe.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of universe
Noun
  • After running Star Wars for years, Kathleen Kennedy is now taking on the Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies that aren’t anywhere near a galaxy far far away.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
  • For instance, the heart of our galaxy is around 26,000 light-years away.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 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
  • The raw stuff that has allowed carnivorous dinosaurs to spread across the planet over the past 165 million years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Bringing the discussion back to planet Earth, however, there is reason to question whether this merger would make economic sense.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of planet
Noun
  • For many, a walk in the woods or a visit to a scenic stop is a way to seek out not just solitude but also to connect with nature.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • At Holmen, encounters with nature became part of the daily rhythm.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Charlotte won the rebound battle 51 to 44, but left the Pistons open way too often and were sloppy with the ball, committing 25 turnovers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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