: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b
c
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Examples of globe in a Sentence
Noun
She has a globe in her office.
His fame has spread around the globe.
The tree was decorated with colorful glass globes.
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Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The resort offers outstanding amenities, including a 9,000-square-foot spa, a dining area with views of the coast, two pools, a movie theater, and sea globes that allow for intimate outdoor dining all year long.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Other highlights include a formal dining room topped with fanciful globe lighting, plus an adjacent living room sporting a two-way fireplace that connects on the other side to a gourmet kitchen seamlessly flowing to a covered outdoor lounge area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Project Overview Working Time: 1 hour Total Time: 3 hours
Skill Level: Kid-friendly
Snow globes perfectly capture the nostalgic childhood magic that Christmas brings.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
On the table next to him are a framed picture of Janet and Henry Holcomb, their beloved miniature schnauzer who passed away last year, and a globe representing Holcomb's legacy of forming many international relationships.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The resort offers outstanding amenities, including a 9,000-square-foot spa, a dining area with views of the coast, two pools, a movie theater, and sea globes that allow for intimate outdoor dining all year long.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Other highlights include a formal dining room topped with fanciful globe lighting, plus an adjacent living room sporting a two-way fireplace that connects on the other side to a gourmet kitchen seamlessly flowing to a covered outdoor lounge area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Project Overview Working Time: 1 hour Total Time: 3 hours
Skill Level: Kid-friendly
Snow globes perfectly capture the nostalgic childhood magic that Christmas brings.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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