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world

Definition for world

noun as in planet, globe

Strongest matches

earth, nature

Weak matches

heavenly body, terrene

noun as in class of existing beings

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everyone, group, race, realm

Strong matches

class, division, humanity, humankind

Weak matches

everybody, human race

noun as in person's environment, experience

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This was his first performance since he had to abruptly cancel his world tour last year.

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"Let's be clear, tons of stuff the BBC does is world class."

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He believes the mounds represent a cooperative effort carried out over several years as people sought to influence a world filled with uncertainty.

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The Architect’s Newspaper called it “one of the world’s most famous buildings.”

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“They’re one of the most prolific creative forces in the world, and collaborating with them was a milestone for me,” the 53-year-old artist said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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