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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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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 What this means to you Most of us could probably use a few more reasons to put the phone down and do something in the real world. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 American Jordan Burroughs earns another wrestling world title. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The Kansas football team’s trip to London has been a collision of two worlds all week, leading up to Saturday’s historic KU-Arizona State game at Wembley Stadium. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Related Articles Gibbs sees that demand as part of a larger change in how the art world thinks about prints. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 18 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
  • The property also retains several period details, including a hanging globe light and a red rotary telephone mounted on a kitchen wall.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And the world, Jahaan, is transformed into globe-like tables with shimmering cast-glass tops that resemble the cosmos.
    — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 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
  • Once there, Roman will study some of the biggest mysteries in astronomy, from dark energy to the formation of galaxies.
    — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The poll also found 37 percent believe at least some UFOs have been alien spacecraft visiting Earth from other planets or galaxies while another 13 percent do not have an opinion.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 14 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 are the most remote places on Earth that shift our sense of scale and remind us that there are still corners of this planet where distance is intact.
    — Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The final season of Game of Thrones forever changed the legacy of what once seemed to be the most popular TV show on the planet.
    — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of planet
Noun
  • At a time when Congress can’t seem to agree on much, the bipartisan nature and broad support of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act speak volumes about the urgency of the problem and why it must be passed.
    — The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Art books by their very nature are deluxe, image filled and thoughtfully designed.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 19 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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