1
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of world
For a minute in the 1990s, Failure seemed destined for world domination.
—
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Neil Young is a little over two weeks away from the launch of his Love Earth world tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
Lost in Starlight is set in a futuristic version of Seoul, and there are so many imaginative visual details throughout the film’s world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Despite the pessimism in the business world these days—with the stock market gyrating, unemployment unpredictable, costs rising, and international trade becoming burdensome, the future of the aerospace industry is bright.
—Yogi Tharanibalan, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for world
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Neil Young is a little over two weeks away from the launch of his Love Earth world tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
Lost in Starlight is set in a futuristic version of Seoul, and there are so many imaginative visual details throughout the film’s world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Despite the pessimism in the business world these days—with the stock market gyrating, unemployment unpredictable, costs rising, and international trade becoming burdensome, the future of the aerospace industry is bright.
—Yogi Tharanibalan, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
Noun
-
Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
-
For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
And that truth has been echoed around the entire globe.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
-
Every month, my kids and I open the box, look at a globe, and do a lot of Googling.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
Noun
-
The creators have also previously teased upcoming projects in the Stranger Things universe.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
-
Except in this strange universe, the boy retains his control and safety from beginning to end while everybody else is imperiled.—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
The alignment of the three galaxies creates a type of gravitational lens called an Einstein ring.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
-
Is no one gonna talk about how galaxy gas came out of no where and is being MASS marketed to black children?—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Research links creativity to happiness and well-being, and a 2021 study found that older people who participated in creative activities showed less cognitive decline than those who did not.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
-
Why does crime seem more related to places than to people?—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
Some of the most accomplished personalities on the planet have struggled with self-doubt.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
-
Saturn, the planet of life lessons and karma, will be moving through Aries until Sept. 1.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
-
What Happens Next The volatile nature of Trump's approval ratings is likely to continue as White House policies take effect and new developments take shape.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
-
Given the sensitive nature of payments and financial transactions, companies cannot afford to rely solely on AI without rigorous oversight.—
Dean Leavitt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
-
At a time when many young people see college as the only way forward, veterans have already shown a willingness to choose their own path.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share