as in ball
a more or less round body or mass
out of the countless celestial orbs twirling in space, the planet Earth remains the only one we can call home, so perhaps we should take care of it
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Recent Examples of orb
In this model, the metal base smoothly tapers into a glowing glass orb not entirely unlike a UFO.
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
The temperature increase from the sun releases gases and dust, which causes the comet to look like an orb.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
While such orbs are typically helium balloons, this orb appeared stationary, despite tree branches blowing in the wind in the background, Rojas says.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
The Patron exists as a flying golem at first, then once it's taken enough damage, becomes a stationary orb.
—Omar L. Gallaga, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
The temperature increase from the sun releases gases and dust, which causes the comet to look like an orb.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
While such orbs are typically helium balloons, this orb appeared stationary, despite tree branches blowing in the wind in the background, Rojas says.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
The Patron exists as a flying golem at first, then once it's taken enough damage, becomes a stationary orb.
—Omar L. Gallaga, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for orb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orb
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass 49ers defensive line Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield is a quick thrower of the ball.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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In particular, the company has beefed up its lifestyle category with unexpected objects, such as a 120-euro sculptural metallic box with scented spheres to hang in closets or cars and 48-euro ceramic pencils to dip into concentrated perfume to make desks and corporate environments more enjoyable.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hair set in lines on a sphere simply can’t be brushed flat, Willems explains.Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
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Whether your giftee has puffy undereyes, a migraine, or the need for some general facial soothing, these cooling ice globes can feel luxurious at the start and finish of a long day.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
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Regina Hall, a hamburger and a globe also appeared in the clue package.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Orb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orb. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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