out of this world

phrase

Definition of out of this worldnext
as in great
of the very best kind That flourless chocolate torte was out of this world.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out of this world
too much
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  • Bi is at work on a black gown with a veil, which Christian worries is taking up too much time.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At community-board hearings, neighbors complained that the tower would be too tall and block too much light.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of too much
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“Out of this world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out%20of%20this%20world. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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