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as in ball
a more or less round body or mass
this sphere that we live on is just a tiny speck in the universe
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2
as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
higher mathematics is a little outside my sphere
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as in galaxy
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
perhaps there is indeed life on planets circling spheres in galaxies far, far away
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Recent Examples of sphere
Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
Sixty-five years ago, a metal sphere the size of a basketball caught the U.S. science, military and intelligence communities by surprise.
—Jonathan Osborne, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2022
AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Sarah is an assistant editor at Forbes, working with contributors to provide coverage and ignite conversations in the luxury lifestyle sphere.
—Sarah Perez, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Check out the velvet sphere from CB2 or Athena Calderone’s shearling spherical pillow from Crate & Barrel.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
Sixty-five years ago, a metal sphere the size of a basketball caught the U.S. science, military and intelligence communities by surprise.
—Jonathan Osborne, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2022
Verb
The city became one of colonial America’s five most important seaports, with trade—in rum, candles, fish, silver, furniture, and even enslaved people—catapulting Newport into a sphere of affluence.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Sarah is an assistant editor at Forbes, working with contributors to provide coverage and ignite conversations in the luxury lifestyle sphere.
—Sarah Perez, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sphere
Noun
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So, the point guard doesn't have to give up the ball and get it back.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury and Monique Billings #25 of the Golden State Valkyries both attempt to catch the ball during the second quarter at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Just over two weeks after deadly flash floods hit Central Texas, the Kerrville city officials announced the number of missing people has dropped to three in Kerr County, the area most devastated by the disaster.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 July 2025
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The company, which leased the area in 2014, received a key permit from President Joe Biden’s (D) Department of the Interior at the end of 2024.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
Noun
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When George Lucas takes the stage Sunday to unveil his new Museum of Narrative Art, Hall H will be rocking, and for a long weekend at least, the problems of the real world will feel like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Diego Luna filled in the narrative of one of the richest, most complex characters in the galaxy, completing Cassian Andor’s journey from mercenary to devoted rebel with a cause.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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As more of the world classifies as having subtropical climates, adding pieces such as shorts, track pants, hoodies, double-faced jerseys and rip-stop fabrics rounds out offerings for different climates and activities, including ath-leisure dressing moments and travel.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Venice, Lakewood, Downey and Petaluma round out the eight-team field.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Sovereign’s Orb, a globe topped with a cross and mounted with emeralds, rubies, and sapphires surrounded by diamonds and pearls, is held in the monarch's right hand during the ceremony.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Furnishings like chrome-back dining chairs in one of the two dining areas and an atomic-like globe chandelier definitely reflect the period, while sliding-glass doors seamlessly blend the indoor and outdoor spaces.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The Dreck Equation is an appeal to policymakers to recognize that unwarranted regulation of every sort, not just notice and comment but realms beyond can sacrifice startups, employment and wealth creation.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Spoelstra said a fourth-year leap with the 6-foot-10 forward certainly is within the realm.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But, the star of the show is a first-of-its-kind Alumni Home Run Derby following the Brewers/Marlins matchup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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This theory makes definite predictions about the distribution of dark matter, but leaves great uncertainty in the rather messy physics whereby gas agglomerates and converts into stars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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As adoption of cryptocurrency proliferates, the digital asset class has been agglomerated into one of America’s most mainstream institutions — divorce.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
5 Sep. 2024
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“Sphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sphere. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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