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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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Recent Examples of globe
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.
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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
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
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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
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
See all Example Sentences for globe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globe
Noun
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Here’s how pundits, writers and analysts around the NBA coverage sphere graded the trade for Sacramento.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Feb. 2025
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In other cases, the pigment has been found in fine powders or small spheres, according to the statement.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 29-year-old is one of the most talented puck-stoppers on the planet, but his durability is becoming a red flag.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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In this 2016 outer space love story starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, the slumbering astronauts aboard the Avalon are traveling on a 120-year trip to a habitable planet named Homestead II along with thousands of other colonists.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This off-season, the Eagles hired veteran defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to upgrade Philly’s effort on that side of the ball.—
Sean Gregory,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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On the other side of the ball, the Eagles defense was the best in the league this year and features disruptors like Jalen Carter on the defensive line, Zack Baun at linebacker, Darius Slay at cornerback and CJ Gardner-Johnson at safety.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2025
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This new policy has been widely accepted throughout the golf world.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globe. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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