as in worlds
the whole body of things observed or assumed
the theory that the universe is constantly expanding
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Recent Examples of universes
Their alive presence is a reminder that there are still universes where time flows only as fast as the river and where soul-stirring wonder isn't lost.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
These recognizable universes, in which characters attempt to make meaning for themselves amid jarring headlines, can be seen across contemporary media.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, one of the heaviest complications was being so lucky when so many others around us had lost their memories, their universes, their lives, even.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
And Paul Bonner is boyishly awkward as Jason, a sci-fi story writer who believes in parallel universes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Though, those alternate universes in Everything Everywhere might just work as a vehicle for showing audiences a myriad of worldly possibilities, says Yeoh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Or that there is a wild proliferation of parallel universes, or that a mysterious process causes quantumness to spontaneously collapse.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
At the center of both insane universes is the overwhelming love of a parent for a child.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Their universes collide when Eli gets into a car accident with Audrey’s mother.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
These recognizable universes, in which characters attempt to make meaning for themselves amid jarring headlines, can be seen across contemporary media.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, one of the heaviest complications was being so lucky when so many others around us had lost their memories, their universes, their lives, even.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
And Paul Bonner is boyishly awkward as Jason, a sci-fi story writer who believes in parallel universes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Though, those alternate universes in Everything Everywhere might just work as a vehicle for showing audiences a myriad of worldly possibilities, says Yeoh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Or that there is a wild proliferation of parallel universes, or that a mysterious process causes quantumness to spontaneously collapse.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
At the center of both insane universes is the overwhelming love of a parent for a child.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Their universes collide when Eli gets into a car accident with Audrey’s mother.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universes
Noun
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For a project that opens new worlds of previously unheard sounds and unseen images, and that pushes the art of cinema beyond the realm of human perception.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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The in-depth investigation by Mediapart correspondent Marine Turchi, who has investigated several high-profile MeToo cases in France, covers accusations from another six women whose paths crossed Bruel in the cinema, music and tennis worlds as well as luxury spas.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Universes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universes. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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