GLOBE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

globe

noun

ˈglōb

Definition of globe

as in sphere

a more or less round body or mass the glassblower shaped the molten mass into a globe of remarkable thinness and clarity

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as in planet

the celestial body on which we live New Year's celebrations around the globe

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Recent Examples of globe California Modern elements are found throughout, such as a hanging globe light and a red, rotary dial telephone on a kitchen wall. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 She is typically depicted as a skeleton wearing a robe and carrying a scythe and, in many cases, a globe or a set of scales. — Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026 As long as the predominant globe-spanning Navy kept the seas free for everyone, there was no reason to be affiliated with any state. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Mulholland is in for a big change, heading from a New York–only gallery with 10 or so employees and a roster of 41 artists to a globe-spanning operation representing some 86 artists. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for globe

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An inflatable sphere not only cannot tip over, but the form factor also insulates its internal components from sharp rocks, dust, and the huge temperature swings from over 93 °C in sunlit spots to minus 240 °C in the shade inside lunar craters.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Earlier this year a behind-the-scenes spat between Hardy, screenwriter Jez Butterworth and producer David Glasser spilled into the public sphere when it was claimed Hardy had been fired from the show.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sphere

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Here's why even more are ahead The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Hollows haven’t been found elsewhere on planets in our solar system, and with no wind or water to form the thousands of puzzling depressions, scientists want to know what forces sculpted them.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

With new digital imaging techniques, astronomers were able to spot a new and tiny world orbiting 4 billion miles beyond Neptune.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Once these new worlds are spotted by Roman, the more powerful and sensitive Webb will take aim to fill in the blanks.

— Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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