worldwide

adjective

Definition of worldwidenext
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 In only five years, global data-center electricity consumption has nearly doubled, and in 2025 the United States accounted for almost half of the worldwide increase. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 In January 2023, the women finally embarked on their worldwide exploration, hitting all seven continents, including the seven wonders of the world. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 Miramax released the film to major success — a worldwide gross exceeding $77 million — at a much different moment for the rom-com. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 The distribution deal was negotiated by Munir Atalla, head of production and acquisitions for Watermelon Pictures, and Jean-Benoit Henry, head of international sales at Luxbox, which represents worldwide sales of the film. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worldwide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worldwide
  1. global
  2. widespread
  3. wide
  4. general
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  • Baobab’s depth of experience across these disciplines gives the company a distinctive foundation to build global franchises at scale.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The show became a global phenomenon in the hands of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and producer Andy Wilman.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of global
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  • But this type of [toxic] female figure is a widespread archetype even in other places and parts of the world.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Shah was sworn in in March on a promise to clean up national politics and address widespread grievances at the lack of opportunities for young people in Nepal, which relies on remittances sent home by migrant workers for around a quarter of its GDP.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of widespread
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  • The Iran war exposed just how much the world relied on a narrow 20-mile-wide waterway.
    — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Not only do the gods have multiple heads and arms, but the gods themselves are multiple, appearing in different forms with an array of different names, and with a wide variety of stories told about them.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wide
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  • Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, wisely held off on engaging in serious negotiations with the Ducks and general manager Pat Verbeek throughout the year while recognizing the uncertainty of an evolving NHL marketplace fueled by a surging salary cap.
    — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worldwide. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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