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 And while there is a worldwide fear that machines and AI will eventually replace workers, Helal is clear that workers are indispensable to the production process. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The company has taken the worldwide rights to the feature film that is being written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the filmmakers behind Half Nelson and Captain Marvel, and the studio Laika. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 The Ivey’s Hotel in Charlotte was awarded one Michelin Key this month, joining eight other North Carolina hotels in the worldwide guide. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 Adding a 12th would provide better worldwide coverage and improve the morale and retention rate of Navy personnel. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worldwide

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Adjective

There’s such a varied, decidedly global approach to dance music on this album.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Josh Benesh, a former Heritage Auctions executive who joined Christie’s as a consultant earlier this year, has been appointed to lead the division as its global head based in New York.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of global

Adjective

Available in both standard and wide sizes, this sneaker is designed with shock absorption to keep you feeling light on your feet.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
In amphibians, chytridiomycosis causes a wide variety of symptoms including skin damage, red skin, convulsions, and eventually leads to heart failure.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

According to reports in September 2025, CATL’s European general manager Matt Shen informed that the company had been aiming to start production in late 2025 or early 2026.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
After receiving a letter of protest, President Meyer summoned a general meeting on November 23.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

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