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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
Although the population size seems to be stable, threats from climate change — rising ocean levels surrounding small islands — and from the ongoing loss of their habitat to human development will take a toll on their already fragile island worlds over the coming decades.
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Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The tinted eye cream makes the clever case for best of both worlds.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026
For years, it's been an accepted tenet of astronomy that, with the exception of Pluto – infamously now classified as a dwarf planet – none of these worlds were likely large enough to sustain an atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Acer Gaming Monitor Deal The 1,500R curve of the Acer Nitro wraps around your periphery, pulling you into your favorite worlds and pushing the real-world clutter out of sight.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Georgia’s midterm voters are living in different political worlds.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
My hidden talent is connecting dots across worlds that usually don’t talk to each other — economics, sociology, agriculture and business.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Stenberg and Bjorck have deservedly held the spotlight for the Swedes in this class, but Hermansson is one of several other legit prospects for Tre Kronor this year and impressed at U17 worlds and Hlinka.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The company still looks for unique characters, worlds that viewers may not regularly experience and stories that offer something more than just a tale well told.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The tinted eye cream makes the clever case for best of both worlds.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026
For years, it's been an accepted tenet of astronomy that, with the exception of Pluto – infamously now classified as a dwarf planet – none of these worlds were likely large enough to sustain an atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Acer Gaming Monitor Deal The 1,500R curve of the Acer Nitro wraps around your periphery, pulling you into your favorite worlds and pushing the real-world clutter out of sight.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Georgia’s midterm voters are living in different political worlds.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
My hidden talent is connecting dots across worlds that usually don’t talk to each other — economics, sociology, agriculture and business.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Stenberg and Bjorck have deservedly held the spotlight for the Swedes in this class, but Hermansson is one of several other legit prospects for Tre Kronor this year and impressed at U17 worlds and Hlinka.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The company still looks for unique characters, worlds that viewers may not regularly experience and stories that offer something more than just a tale well told.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worlds
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The nonprofits that sued over DOGE’s cuts to their funding are celebrating the ruling, saying the court affirmed the importance of humanities research in a democratic society.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Rather than steering young people exclusively toward high-paying technical fields like computer science, a growing number are emphasizing the long-term value of skills often associated with a humanities or liberal arts education.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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But in successful experiments in the fall of 2025, scientists re-created the conditions present at the birth of planets, complete with simulacra of magma and miniature hydrogen atmospheres.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Rather than relying solely on observations, researchers can now experiment within detailed virtual universes — adjusting physical assumptions, testing predictions and uncovering patterns that might otherwise remain hidden.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Two films, two aesthetic universes, and most importantly, two wardrobes that have clearly never spoken to each other.—
Maddalena Gomez,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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To get to the bottom of things, though, the team behind the new research examined the host galaxies and environments of LFBOTs to try to pin down what the progenitors of these explosive events could really be.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Yet the outcome of the big bang was somehow a tiny sliver more matter than antimatter—all the galaxies, dust and living things in the universe belong to this minuscule excess.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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With a little caffeine and a lot of patience, your hydrangeas should reward your efforts come spring with the boldest blue globes.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The Ebern Designs Rhenn flush mount comes with three milky glass globes that give you plenty of light without blinding you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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How Magnesium Supplements Could Benefit Blood Pressure There are several potential ways magnesium may affect blood pressure.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
12 May 2026
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And if societies don't have the will to defend themselves, they'll be overtaken by the Barbarians.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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School groups and paranormal activity societies have also toured the space in the past, Fulmer said, with one group of Fort Osage students even using the mansion to film a video project.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The galaxy's red and orange spiral arms bending outward can measure tens or even hundreds of light-years across.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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The magnifying glass The LAP1-B is 13 billion light-years away from Earth.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Worlds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worlds. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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