WORLDS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

worlds

noun

plural of world

as in humanities

human beings in general the whole world is waiting to see how this crisis will play out

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as in planets

the celestial body on which we live worried about the effects of pollution on the world

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as in universes

the whole body of things observed or assumed theories about the origin of the world

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voids

as in galaxies

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 worlds As a producer with a foot in both the classic-rock and modern pop/rap worlds, Watt possesses both a fanboy’s reverence for Stones history and a shrewd knowledge of the precision mechanics practiced in pro songwriters’ rooms. — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026 Fiction is able to explore the seams of self-interest and conflict that run across men’s social worlds with a freer hand. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Anthony approaches music with the heart of a storyteller and the instincts of a poet, creating sound worlds that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026 His legacy as a pioneer in sci-fi television continues to inspire new generations through his imaginative worlds and unforgettable characters. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026 The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 Today’s worlds of gene therapy, precision medicine and big data can be complex. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Life leaves a mark, yet even now there’s no scientific consensus about what makes living things so different from inorganic substances like the rocks, gases, and oceans that are the sole components of dead worlds. — Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026 The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026

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Noun

Social Security, the roots of noninterference, humanities, pet custody and more, in readers' eyes.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Rather than just letting humanities departments die off, red-state legislatures have flooded public universities with something like a Works Progress Administration for academics.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of humanities

Noun

Curated by Our Editors There are more subtle effects as well—such as gradual changes in the shape of Earth’s orbit as a result of the gravitational effects of other planets—that make this calculation difficult.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
And typically, the extreme radiation around these stars totally strips the atmospheres from the planets orbiting them, so astronomers have wondered if planets orbiting these stars can have an atmosphere at all.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of planets

Noun

ConnectiCon, Connecticut’s longest running pop culture convention is at the Connecticut Convention Center with its multiple universes of fandom, cosplay, celebs and creative types.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Nice-guy-with-an-edge Joel McHale oversees this mashup of reality universes and large-than-life personalities.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Definition of universes

Noun

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.

— John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
And therefore people are asking themselves basic questions about how to shape or reshape their societies, bodies, families, and how to rebuild communities.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.

— James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Besides dusting, this includes wiping off the lightbulbs, removing any light globes to wash and dry them, and wiping dust from the fan’s motor and pull chain with a microfiber cloth.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

Definition of globes

Noun

Energy buyers in Asia and Europe, the US military, Arab publics, global investors, universities, football, and mediation partners from Tehran to the Taliban all came to want Qatar functioning, each for their own reason.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Museums are sincerely trying to connect with their publics (even if these are often cast as consumers), and the horizon for that experiment is almost limitless.

— Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026