1
2
3
4
as in galaxy
a huge physical or conceptual distance
they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of world
In my perfect world, there would be a version of this mattress aimed toward a firmer feel.
—
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Dawn, the hardest thing in this world is to live in it.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Thanks to the stunt world, today’s action genre has become an assertion of humanity, instead of a denial of it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
That track, also from a new star in the music world, could quickly return to the No. 1 spot—or Roan could finally take a turn in the spotlight.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for world
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Dawn, the hardest thing in this world is to live in it.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Thanks to the stunt world, today’s action genre has become an assertion of humanity, instead of a denial of it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
That track, also from a new star in the music world, could quickly return to the No. 1 spot—or Roan could finally take a turn in the spotlight.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
Noun
-
Liang sought not only brilliant graduates in mathematics and STEM fields, many who won awards in international conferences, but also some poets and humanities graduates.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Dark and brilliantly written, this show unpacks the complexities of humanity and manhood and how the rise of the manosphere has so eerily and quickly permeated itself into the lives of young people through social media.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Obviously the scale is not going to be huge relative to the whole globe, but that is one consideration, and certainly would become a factor if regenerative is adopted across agriculture more broadly.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Declination on a celestial globe is analogous to latitude on a terrestrial globe.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
In an alternate universe, one in which Kansas City doesn’t become major league in 1955 ...—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Her character discovers her own connection to experimental drug trials from her childhood that gave her enhanced abilities, while navigating complex relationships across parallel universes and serving as the linchpin in the battle to save both worlds.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The $488-million mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years and how the universe expanded so fast in its first moments.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
-
One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
These people, there's something wrong with these people here on this floor.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
-
And people are likely right that my joints would be happier there.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
-
Jennie continues to regularly make history on the Billboard charts, not just as a member of one of the biggest girl groups on the planet, but now as a solo star in her own right.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Marsh views and the shade of live oaks maintain the connection to nature and stays include daily Lowcountry meals carefully sourced from local farmers or the on-site garden.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Safely reaching Earth concluded a trip that, for Williams and Wilmore, has garnered broad interest because of the unexpected nature of their extended stay in orbit and the dramatic turn of events that prevented them from returning home aboard the Boeing Starliner vehicle.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The sources described the relationship as not yet serious, but on its way to becoming so.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
-
The 6-foot-3 junior forward had to work his way into a role on the team.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share