WORLDWIDE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

worldwide

adjective

Definition of worldwide

as in global

happening or existing in all parts of the world News of the attack attracted worldwide attention. a worldwide concert tour

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Recent Examples of worldwide That spring, Swiss gallerist Bruno Bischofberger became his worldwide dealer. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The feature will be co-financed and co-produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount, with Paramount handling worldwide distribution. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Björk has announced the worldwide release of Björk Orkestral With the Hamrahlíð Choir, a live album of performances at Reykjavík venue Harpa Hall in 2021. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 In 2025, Fernandes embarked on a worldwide journey to help connect her daughter Maya to some of the 337 people with Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worldwide

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Cultural and societal differences can also represent a challenge for global businesses when trying to assess socio-economic diversity.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Heated Rivalry delivered on Bell’s promise to generate shows that resonate locally and go global, with the associated financial and reputational benefits.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of global

Adjective

There also remained no claim of responsibility for Saturday's attack on Riyadh airport, though the Houthis at times have kept silent when an attack brought widespread international condemnation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Some 356,000 remained without power from the storm, which caused widespread damage and at least four deaths.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of widespread

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Expanding final assembly facilities must therefore be matched by reliable deliveries from suppliers and sufficient skilled labour across the wider production network.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
In our view, that would be strong evidence of a Tier-1 bottom and an important signal for the wider market.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

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Officials have also decided on a general application screening and approval process, including what types of background checks will be necessary and which government agencies should be involved.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Davide Sgariboldi, general manager at Euroitalia, said that causes excitement.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

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