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 The two men came from different worlds but shared a love for finance. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 The Kansas football team’s trip to London has been a collision of two worlds all week, leading up to Saturday’s historic KU-Arizona State game at Wembley Stadium. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 The Champions will pit its Stars and Stripes rosters against one another, bringing together elite anglers from the Bassmaster and Major League Fishing worlds. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Thus, a Hollywood Bowl residency would be the best of both worlds. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 The four thematic worlds included Earth, Water, Light and Sky, ranging from natural pigments and raw textures to fluidity and transparency; shimmer and light shadows, while the sky evoked infinity with voluminous and atmospheric surfaces. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 The 11-time world champion was ruled out of next month's worlds in Baku, however, due to a lingering right shoulder injury. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 This is where the Krafts have enjoyed so many moments, worlds away from any roaring crowd or national television audience or expectation to perform at the highest level for one of the most iconic franchises in sports. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer. — Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

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Noun

One of them is the culture of the humanities, and these idiots don’t know what the second law of thermodynamics are.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Colleges are cutting costs by eliminating humanities departments.

— Nora Oakes Howard, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of humanities

Noun

In the new season, the tech bro, the guru and other variants end up working together via multiple universes to scale up his company into a pan-dimensional powerhouse that would make Elon Musk blush.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The sequel marked a bit of sunshine amid the dark universes in which Pace often romps.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of universes

Noun

Once there, Roman will study some of the biggest mysteries in astronomy, from dark energy to the formation of galaxies.

— Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
The poll also found 37 percent believe at least some UFOs have been alien spacecraft visiting Earth from other planets or galaxies while another 13 percent do not have an opinion.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of galaxies

Noun

Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

Most globes take between a few weeks and a few months to make, and each is a work of art, customized for clients with family histories, past travels, migration routes, and personalized themes.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Seeing the world through old maps The Osher Map Library, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, is home to half a million rare maps, globes and atlases, dating as far back as the 15th century.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of globes

Noun

The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Medical societies and public health experts have denounced these decisions for lacking evidence.

— Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026