: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b
c
Examples of globe in a Sentence
Noun
She has a globe in her office.
His fame has spread around the globe.
The tree was decorated with colorful glass globes.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
She’s portrayed with a globe and compass, symbolizing her connection to the heavens, and inspires scientists and poets to explore the mysteries of the universe.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
Aptly titled Ocean Vibes, the signature treatment uses a soothing ocean drum and alternating pressing heated and chilled ice globes in areas like the calves and upper shoulders to melt away tension.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
America must project strength abroad—owning and operating the Panama Canal might be an important step towards a stronger America and a more secure globe.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Seed capsules are exotic-looking, tentacled globes.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
She’s portrayed with a globe and compass, symbolizing her connection to the heavens, and inspires scientists and poets to explore the mysteries of the universe.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
Aptly titled Ocean Vibes, the signature treatment uses a soothing ocean drum and alternating pressing heated and chilled ice globes in areas like the calves and upper shoulders to melt away tension.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
America must project strength abroad—owning and operating the Panama Canal might be an important step towards a stronger America and a more secure globe.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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