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a huge physical or conceptual distance
they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own
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Recent Examples of world
David Byrne in communion with Robyn, Arcade Fire, St. Vincent, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the Roots, the spirit of David Bowie and the whole world.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
There is no difference between the digital world and the analog world to say it like this.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
In Ring Fit Adventure, players will battle enemies and explore a virtual world with real-world movement and exercises controlling what happens in the game.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Hundreds packed the tent, dozens held up their phones, all rapped by each word out of the mouth of the beloved three-time world champion, sporting his new executive uniform — a gray bomber, orange T-shirt and skinny jeans.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
There is no difference between the digital world and the analog world to say it like this.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
In Ring Fit Adventure, players will battle enemies and explore a virtual world with real-world movement and exercises controlling what happens in the game.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Hundreds packed the tent, dozens held up their phones, all rapped by each word out of the mouth of the beloved three-time world champion, sporting his new executive uniform — a gray bomber, orange T-shirt and skinny jeans.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
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The movie was made under the prowess of Kennedy’s father — who had once been a film executive — so JFK is made to look like the very best of humanity, but that seems like more of a problem for June 1963, when it was released, than, say, December 1963.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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With help from the African-American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and several other arts and humanities groups, the first sign was installed in 2023.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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America must project strength abroad – owning and operating the Panama Canal might be an important step towards a stronger America and a more secure globe.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The piece featured a gold dove flying above a globe.—
Ada Tseng,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Hints that Captain America will lead a new super-team and face off against threats from parallel universes at the end of Brave New World harbinger a new MCU where X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and a handful of the Avengers all live and fight in the same universe.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Dark matter is the beautiful mystery of our universe.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Here’s why: Earth is located on a spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, roughly two-thirds from its center.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
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Using this device, as well as other modern camera equipment, Pettit and other astronauts have been able to take amazing low-light photographs recently, imaging city lights, auroras, airglow, and the stars of our surrounding galaxy.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The change is aimed at easing administrative burdens and improving accessibility to services for people who need help with both substance use and mental health, according to Pritzker’s office and advocates.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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On social media, people who identified themselves as critical care nurses say their intensive care units are packed with sick flu patients who’ve progressed to pneumonia and respiratory failure.—
Brenda Goodman and Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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In this 2016 outer space love story starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, the slumbering astronauts aboard the Avalon are traveling on a 120-year trip to a habitable planet named Homestead II along with thousands of other colonists.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The 29-year-old is one of the most talented puck-stoppers on the planet, but his durability is becoming a red flag.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Their ultimate goal is to inspire students to take care of the planet, get outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of nature.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Green drenching is a technique for creating an area where the soul-soothing power of plants invites a deeper connection to nature and creates a sense of inner calm.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Measurement issues Assessing the true size of Singapore’s philanthropic sector is challenging because of the many ways donors can give.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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For families already finding their own way, like Harris, clarity on what will happen would be helpful now.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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