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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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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
Just as Neptune was discovered through its gravitational influence long before it was seen directly, hidden worlds around other stars might first reveal themselves in the shapes of surrounding dust.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
That's right, pop star worlds collided when Carpenter effortlessly posed in the archival gown, which featured a sweetheart neckline embellished with silver beading.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Another is the return of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who missed worlds in 2023 due to injury.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This leads to a situation where Arthur Curry, the half-human, half-Atlantean prince, must be brought back to the kingdom to hopefully bridge the gap between the two worlds.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Best of all, innkeepers Bob and Denise Barbier bring the experience to life with warm hospitality and a wealth of local knowledge, making a stay here truly feel like the best of both worlds.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
There are no lingering shots of suffering bodies or buildings collapsing, but rather entire worlds gone in a flash, replaced by what seem to be shining newborn novas.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Narrator Jacek Zubiel switches from Polish to English, alternating between Bethany and Nel’s colliding worlds.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
This made the development of a model to connect the atmospheres of these worlds to their interiors crucial.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
That's right, pop star worlds collided when Carpenter effortlessly posed in the archival gown, which featured a sweetheart neckline embellished with silver beading.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Another is the return of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who missed worlds in 2023 due to injury.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This leads to a situation where Arthur Curry, the half-human, half-Atlantean prince, must be brought back to the kingdom to hopefully bridge the gap between the two worlds.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Best of all, innkeepers Bob and Denise Barbier bring the experience to life with warm hospitality and a wealth of local knowledge, making a stay here truly feel like the best of both worlds.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
There are no lingering shots of suffering bodies or buildings collapsing, but rather entire worlds gone in a flash, replaced by what seem to be shining newborn novas.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Narrator Jacek Zubiel switches from Polish to English, alternating between Bethany and Nel’s colliding worlds.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
This made the development of a model to connect the atmospheres of these worlds to their interiors crucial.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worlds
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Padley studied classics and history at Baylor University, worked with the Hertog Institute as a political studies fellow and a humanities program facilitator.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Previously, people created knowledge about their world, but there were not strict boundaries between what are now called the humanities, such as history, English and philosophy, and the sciences, including biology, chemistry and physics.—
Sara Giordano,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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These collisions would have carved out some of the outermost layer of the wannabe planets.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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These eel-like robots could be used for exploring unpredictable worlds – from exploring distant planets to assisting in disaster zones.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the show insists that Butler’s expansive universes cannot be separated from the histories of migration, labor, and love.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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For example, other franchises have released their past projects before launching new entries in their respective universes.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Not a strike of lightning from Heaven, but rather the perfect alignment of multiple moons, stars and galaxies.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Follow-up research could aim to push observations even farther, the researchers say, potentially detecting dust in the vast spaces between galaxies.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, swapping rustic barn lights for sleek, glass globes can instantly update a space without much effort.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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Chilled cryotherapy globes by Epicutis are also included and intended for take-home use.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Naperville has also been testing ways to keep food out of landfills, drawing inspiration from an already existing plan with waste and recycling contractor Groot Industries.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Beyond distance, the counties are light-years away culturally and economically.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Butterfly Star is located around 525 light-years away in the Taurus star-forming region.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Worlds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worlds. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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