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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
In true treasure hunting style, the movie is a globe-trotting adventure with stops in Bangkok, Vienna, Vatican City and Cairo as well as a brief visit to London.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Authorities assess the risk using the wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT), which accounts for humidity, direct sunlight and wind alongside air temperature.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Round, globe-like bistro lights are a staple, but there are tons of options to choose from.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Gerardo Olivares’ globe-trotting comedy sees various nomads and tribesmen move heaven and earth to watch the final between 2002 World Cup final between Germany and Brazil.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Authorities assess the risk using the wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT), which accounts for humidity, direct sunlight and wind alongside air temperature.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Round, globe-like bistro lights are a staple, but there are tons of options to choose from.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Gerardo Olivares’ globe-trotting comedy sees various nomads and tribesmen move heaven and earth to watch the final between 2002 World Cup final between Germany and Brazil.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for globe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globe
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More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.
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Tradition of separation The idea of separate spheres of spiritual and secular functions and authority was advanced by religious and secular thinkers to benefit both religion and the state.
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Eight years ago, in 2018, Luka Modrić was the best soccer player on the planet.
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But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
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Unlike on New Year's Eve, the ball won't drop just once, but eight times for the first time ever to mark when the clock strikes midnight in each American time zone, according to the America250 website.
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Lasko’s teammate, Devin Taylor, was able to get up and field the rolling ball that split the two defenders, but Lasko stayed on the ground in what was a pretty ugly crash.
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London — Democratic leaders must answer to voters, lawmakers and other world leaders.
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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globe. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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