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 The aim is to plug Taiwanese technologists and creatives into work across the worldwide screen business. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026 The story grabbed worldwide attention and ended tragically when the baby’s body was found in the woods just a few miles from home. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026 The immersive premiere, brand collaborations, worldwide activations, and fan participation blurred the line between marketing a movie and creating a cultural event. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026 When a trend is emerging on TikTok, coming from the field or any worldwide city, the goal is for Sephora Collection to capture it quickly. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worldwide

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Tory Burch was honored with the Positive Change Award, which was presented to her by Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
As cracks emerge in the global AI rally, data from LSEG shows Indian benchmark indexes have outperformed global peers over the past month, as some investors see the Indian market as a hedge against AI.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of global

Adjective

There were no stories of voter intimidation, no allegations of widespread fraud or false certification.

— James D. Zirin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
As for obstacles, experts nodded to persistent bottlenecks in shelter beds reserved for domestic violence survivors and legal support options, financial limitations, especially as pandemic-era federal funding dries up, and widespread access to guns.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of widespread

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Days after losing the governor’s race by a wide margin, Republican Steve Hilton argued Thursday his campaign should serve as a template for future GOP tickets and hinted at a potential second run for governor.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The top looks so similar to the sweater Rory wore in the show’s very first episode, and the pants have a wide fit and stretchy waistband that will accommodate second helpings of dinner.

— Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

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