in the world

phrase

: among innumerable possibilities : ever
—used as an intensive
what in the world is it

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Set the scene No question, The Ritz-Carlton is among the best in the world for good reason. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 Hollywood has built the best storytelling infrastructure in the world. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Rolling papers are one of the most used cannabis accessories in the world, since smoking joints is one of the top ways to consume the plant. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 The selection also features Dutch director Sabine Lubbe Bakker’s Premier Souffle, exploring whether a rebellious outsider can find her place in the world after years of isolation from her community. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the world

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in the world was before the 12th century

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“In the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20world. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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