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as in sphere
a more or less round body or mass
the glassblower shaped the molten mass into a globe of remarkable thinness and clarity
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Snow globes perfectly capture the nostalgic childhood magic that Christmas brings.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The rattan globe pendant is from Design Mix Furniture via Chairish, and the swan neck sconce is an antique.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
But, uh, obviously a globe is the thing that spins, not an ATLAS.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Snow globe cocktails: Turn your cocktails (or mocktails) into a snow globe by freezing a piece of pine and cranberries at the bottom of your glass.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The rattan globe pendant is from Design Mix Furniture via Chairish, and the swan neck sconce is an antique.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
But, uh, obviously a globe is the thing that spins, not an ATLAS.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Snow globe cocktails: Turn your cocktails (or mocktails) into a snow globe by freezing a piece of pine and cranberries at the bottom of your glass.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for globe
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Under the framework, Christian men are over three equally powerful spheres — the government, church, and family — to maintain order and submissiveness through different forms of discipline.Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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The reality is that the skills of one sphere benefit the other...Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In fact, until recently Carter may have been the most unwelcome member of the exclusive fraternity on the planet known as The Presidents Club.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ice cores and other geological samples are a crucial piece of how scientists understand our planet’s history and how the climate is changing.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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The only problem was that neither Apple Corps (the multimedia holding company for the Beatles’ music as opposed to the tech firm) nor Sony Music Publishing, who own the publishing rights to the Beatles’ catalogue, were playing ball.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Kings shot the ball well but committed four turnovers in the first period.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Venu Sports was a curious offering that seemed to be a bridge between the old cable bundle and the new world of à la carte streaming services.Kevin Draper, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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For example, the popular children’s game platform Roblox allows creators to earn Robux by selling cosmetic items or building their own in-game worlds and experiences.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globe. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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