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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
In the real world, this would be a cue for some halting, awkward small talk, perhaps, or a passive-aggressive nod of acknowledgement, or just a simple cold shoulder.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
While Borderland depicts a different reality, Hellbound turns the real world into a hellish realm.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Before walking into the audition that would change his life, Nayyar’s days looked worlds away from Hollywood stardom.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Megalopolis get the documentary treatment as does the inner world of Ye in this end of summer indie weekend with a sprinkling of dramas and comedies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
While Borderland depicts a different reality, Hellbound turns the real world into a hellish realm.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Before walking into the audition that would change his life, Nayyar’s days looked worlds away from Hollywood stardom.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Megalopolis get the documentary treatment as does the inner world of Ye in this end of summer indie weekend with a sprinkling of dramas and comedies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
Noun
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At the trial’s start, the defendant delivered an unusual opening statement discussing the origin of humanity and international conflicts, among other irrelevant topics.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Today, the moral authority designed to flow from the UN’s service to humanity is in danger of being lost to the abuse of veto power, bureaucratic drift, withdrawal, aid cuts and political compromise.—
David Miliband,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Running in parallel to the storylines of Piccard and Jones is the global race of the time where many prominent figures, from accomplished aviators to billionaire Richard Branson, were trying to become the first around-the-globe balloonists.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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This includes simple measures like measuring wet-bulb globe temperatures—as read by a thermometer covered in a damp cloth to measure relative humidity—on their production floors.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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With Banks stepping back into this universe, the final season underscores the show’s deep connection to its roots while pushing the story toward its conclusion.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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After all, our images of this object were taken from clear across the observable universe.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025
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The search for a distant galaxy On July 2, NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected the succession of four gamma-ray bursts from a similar region of the sky, drawing the attention of astronomers who wondered if they could all be linked to the same source, said Martin-Carrillo.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cataclysms, like supernovae, can briefly shine as bright as an entire galaxy.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hardcore fans from all over the planet will be descending on Spain for the opening shows, and many will likely follow them as the tour continues throughout Italy, England, Denmark, and Germany.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sandals has reinvented the all-inclusive experience The story of Sandals has always been about celebrating the Caribbean and the pure joy of vacationing in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on the planet.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before, players could at least guess at the nature of a game, as each suit represented a different kind of competition.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Colorado's commitment to accessibility From jeep tours in Cañon City that offer American Sign Language to the Colorado Trail Explorer mobile app detailing accessible trails, Colorado offers a multitude of ways for travelers with disabilities to explore the stunning nature for which it's known.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The way people typically die in intersections is often because of head-on and T-bone crashes, which the roundabout design addresses, Bryson said.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, there is a bit of a cost on the world stage to the way that the president presents the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rumors about the Only Murders in the Building star's nuptials with Benny Blanco being this weekend turned out to be 100-percent true, and as soon as a few beautiful photos of the cute couple were green-lighted to be shared with the eager public, fans were double-tapping with tears in their eyes.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Flay and Williamson began dating earlier this year, taking their relationship public in March.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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