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
Haruki Murakami’s new novel, The City and Its Uncertain Walls, features an imaginary world that is both intricate and baffling: A parallel universe contains a walled city, which contains a library, which contains orbs that contain people’s dreams.
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Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Though Sonic’s Google Maps joke falls a little flat, the shots of Shadow using a weird orb to terrorize everyone gives him a bit of a Mewtwo vibe that feels fitting, given his being something of a misunderstood villain.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 25 Nov. 2024
By his side is Puck, a golden, floating orb and guide through this hellscape that’s filled with vicious, gargantuan mutants.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Image: Microsoft This Xbox chatbot will appear as an AI character that animates when responding, or as a colorful Xbox orb.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
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Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Though Sonic’s Google Maps joke falls a little flat, the shots of Shadow using a weird orb to terrorize everyone gives him a bit of a Mewtwo vibe that feels fitting, given his being something of a misunderstood villain.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 25 Nov. 2024
By his side is Puck, a golden, floating orb and guide through this hellscape that’s filled with vicious, gargantuan mutants.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Image: Microsoft This Xbox chatbot will appear as an AI character that animates when responding, or as a colorful Xbox orb.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orb
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More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scoop and press cookies: Scoop and shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons per ball), and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, Bloomingdale’s must operate in its own luxury sphere and not be infected by Macy’s mass-market-think.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
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On the table next to him are a framed picture of Janet and Henry Holcomb, their beloved miniature schnauzer who passed away last year, and a globe representing Holcomb's legacy of forming many international relationships.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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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.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Orb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orb. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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