1
as in balls
a more or less round body or mass
the glassblower shaped the molten mass into a globe of remarkable thinness and clarity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in planets
the celestial body on which we live
New Year's celebrations around the globe
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globes
Noun
-
It will be redeveloped, probably to accommodate people who can hit a bucket of balls and have an appletini and some calamari before retiring to their new townhome.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Smith fills a vital role as a defensive-minded midfielder who is adept at winning balls in the air and never losing her composure.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Settling other planets isn’t going to be cheap.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Instead of being purely technical or purely soft, these skills bridge both worlds.—
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
Noun
-
Lewis abandoned the idea to put clear orbs in the sockets early on, but debate about the eyes continued after Lithgow complained that the doll’s line of sight didn’t have a focus.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
-
These little orbs of relaxation combine the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD with essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to melt away stress and tension.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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.
Cite this Entry
“Globes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share