universes

noun

plural of universe
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 According to experts, such universes contradict the laws of physics. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026 Some talent agencies are now putting capital and production muscle behind top music video directors to build out full creative universes around their work. — Stacy Martinet, Variety, 26 June 2026 Nice-guy-with-an-edge Joel McHale oversees this mashup of reality universes and large-than-life personalities. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 The news comes as Titan1Studios turns ten, with the Unity Farm adaptation on step in plan to expand two distinct comic book universes launched a decade ago in 2016. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026 As Marvel moved into the world of media through cartoons and live action shows, his voice, likeness and persona became the glue that held Marvel’s story universes together and papered over shortcomings in early, cheap productions with wry humor. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Before that, how long before the attention-trapping potential of this falls within the gravitational pull of the Premier League and Champions League’s content universes? — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The sci-fi romance drama, about a woman named Ivy (played by Clarke) navigating two parallel universes with different love interests, costars Édgar Ramírez and Jack Farthing. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Rather than relying solely on observations, researchers can now experiment within detailed virtual universes — adjusting physical assumptions, testing predictions and uncovering patterns that might otherwise remain hidden. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for universes
  1. worlds
  2. natures
Noun
  • The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • In other worlds, the suit said the utilities agreed to operate in compliance with ISO orders, which at times included modifying or expanding their high voltage transmission systems.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of worlds
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  • The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of natures

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