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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
Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Through a reassessment of habitable zone models and boundary calculations, this study expands the range of worlds considered potentially habitable, revealing new targets in the search for life.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Early slayers often originate between realms—people who have been near death and pulled back, or have the markings of potential vampires, or who are born at times of the year when the veil between worlds is thin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
That is where culture lives — not in the colour scheme of your pop-up, but in the friction and harmony between worlds.
—Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Carlos Barria | Reuters Meta’s efforts to create the digital worlds known as the metaverse continue to be costly.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
These small, dense worlds are made mostly of rock and metal and are comparable in size to Earth or Mars.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
The being’s power is broken into 16 shards, which are then spread out throughout many worlds by the conspirators, spreading many kinds of magic across the universe.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Harrop and Anselmet teamed to win the mixed relay at worlds in March.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Through a reassessment of habitable zone models and boundary calculations, this study expands the range of worlds considered potentially habitable, revealing new targets in the search for life.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Early slayers often originate between realms—people who have been near death and pulled back, or have the markings of potential vampires, or who are born at times of the year when the veil between worlds is thin.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
That is where culture lives — not in the colour scheme of your pop-up, but in the friction and harmony between worlds.
—Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
Carlos Barria | Reuters Meta’s efforts to create the digital worlds known as the metaverse continue to be costly.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
These small, dense worlds are made mostly of rock and metal and are comparable in size to Earth or Mars.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
The being’s power is broken into 16 shards, which are then spread out throughout many worlds by the conspirators, spreading many kinds of magic across the universe.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Harrop and Anselmet teamed to win the mixed relay at worlds in March.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worlds
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This is the key challenge for humanities graduates going forward and Karp, perhaps inadvertently, put his finger on it.—
Benjamin Wolff,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Burleigh got a master’s degree in humanities from the University of Chicago in 1962 and spent his early career as a reporter for the Southtown Economist newspaper.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Moon is at odds with three planets, which can trigger arguments, snide remarks and even cruel retorts.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions of miles apart, the events present a special opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers to see multiple worlds in our solar system at one time.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The project represents Lens Vault Studios‘ strategy to develop story universes that span different technologies and distribution channels beyond traditional theatrical releases.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
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Shapiro argued that Netflix needs Warner’s IP to create similar ecosystems where fans can engage continuously, perhaps even using AI to create their own content within those universes.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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While other episodic galaxies are expected to have similar structures, J1007+3540’s are especially clear.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
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Supermassive black holes, which can contain millions to billions of times the mass of the sun, sit in the centers of most galaxies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Best Actress and Best Actor in a Drama winners Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Cruise hung out with their globes in the press room in 1990.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the center, students can explore maps and globes, including modern ones and some that date back hundreds of years, sourced from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Dec. 2025
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The shift toward burden-sharing is showing up in other ways.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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There were two ways to hunt for a colonial Spanish shipwreck in the Americas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company has stripped away the complexity, allowing anyone to snap spectacular images of galaxies and nebulae hundreds of light-years away without wrestling with multi-component setups requiring serious technical chops – all wrapped in Vaonis's trademark minimalist design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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The protostar, called EC 53, lies about 1,300 light-years from Earth and is surrounded by a disk of gas and dust where planets and other bodies are taking shape.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Worlds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worlds. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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