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as in humanities
human beings in general
the whole world is waiting to see how this crisis will play out
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as in planets
the celestial body on which we live
worried about the effects of pollution on the world
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as in universes
the whole body of things observed or assumed
theories about the origin of the world
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as in galaxies
a huge physical or conceptual distance
they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own
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Recent Examples of worlds
Instead of being purely technical or purely soft, these skills bridge both worlds.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Fast forward and that kid is a two-time gold medalist with USA Hockey, first at U18 worlds and then at last year’s World Juniors.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Bridging different worlds—and entire industries—comes with creative advantages but also equal, if not greater, obstacles, since career-making figures such as museum directors, art collectors, shop buyers, and media editors are quicker to support creatives who pick a side.
—Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Reunion Reunion features Brennan (Matthew Gurney), who embodies the struggle of a man caught between two worlds, unable to fully integrate into the hearing world and shunned by the deaf community.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
These worlds — where survival, cooperation and competition are key modes of engagement — are becoming metaphors for our complex realities as technology continues to reconstitute the human experience.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Streaming series have been an integral part of studio franchises for the past decade, extending the story worlds developed on the big screen and keeping fans’ appetites whetted between big budget installments.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
There’s a bridge across the creation of props and objects that create a visual universe within these musical worlds (videos, concerts), since aesthetic codes are an integral part of hip-hop.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
The short one-hour drive from Detroit to Flint is the metaphorical bridge between two worlds that have shaped Ryan Destiny’s past and future.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Dec. 2024
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Fast forward and that kid is a two-time gold medalist with USA Hockey, first at U18 worlds and then at last year’s World Juniors.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Bridging different worlds—and entire industries—comes with creative advantages but also equal, if not greater, obstacles, since career-making figures such as museum directors, art collectors, shop buyers, and media editors are quicker to support creatives who pick a side.
—Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Reunion Reunion features Brennan (Matthew Gurney), who embodies the struggle of a man caught between two worlds, unable to fully integrate into the hearing world and shunned by the deaf community.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
These worlds — where survival, cooperation and competition are key modes of engagement — are becoming metaphors for our complex realities as technology continues to reconstitute the human experience.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Streaming series have been an integral part of studio franchises for the past decade, extending the story worlds developed on the big screen and keeping fans’ appetites whetted between big budget installments.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
There’s a bridge across the creation of props and objects that create a visual universe within these musical worlds (videos, concerts), since aesthetic codes are an integral part of hip-hop.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
The short one-hour drive from Detroit to Flint is the metaphorical bridge between two worlds that have shaped Ryan Destiny’s past and future.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worlds
Noun
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Sometimes, the stars and planets align perfectly, as is the case for the answer for Dionne’s request.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Settling other planets isn’t going to be cheap.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The discovery could help scientists settle a long-running debate concerning how the centers of these dwarf galaxies are forged.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Researchers noticed a small sample of these galaxies with unusual-looking star clusters at their centers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas City Star 816-234-4431 Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The new initiative also underscores Coach’s grounding purpose, the Courage to Be Real, a platform created to inspire people to confidently explore all the facets of their identity.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hall filed for divorce from Joshua in July and has since leaned on the couple for support in unique ways.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
1 Dec. 2024
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In the years following World War II, publics in Europe especially believed the United States was exercising its power in relatively benign ways that helped to lay the foundations for a liberal order.—
Richard Wike,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Jan. 2020
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“Worlds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worlds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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