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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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Recent Examples of globe
The rattan globe pendant is from Design Mix Furniture via Chairish, and the swan neck sconce is an antique.
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Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
But, uh, obviously a globe is the thing that spins, not an ATLAS.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Snow globe cocktails: Turn your cocktails (or mocktails) into a snow globe by freezing a piece of pine and cranberries at the bottom of your glass.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
The curriculum is described as integrating STEM subjects with activities ranging from coloring and collage-making to studying maps and globes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
But, uh, obviously a globe is the thing that spins, not an ATLAS.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Snow globe cocktails: Turn your cocktails (or mocktails) into a snow globe by freezing a piece of pine and cranberries at the bottom of your glass.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
The curriculum is described as integrating STEM subjects with activities ranging from coloring and collage-making to studying maps and globes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globe
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However, Bloomingdale’s must operate in its own luxury sphere and not be infected by Macy’s mass-market-think.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
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Storytelling has been with us since the first humans walked the planet.Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Willow's debut aligns with growing excitement about quantum computing's applications, from creating new medicines to addressing the planet's climate woes.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scoop and press cookies: Scoop and shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons per ball), and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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In this enigmatic world, 39 women and one young girl are kept in an underground room guarded by armed men.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Widely revered as one of fashion’s most talented couturiers, Galliano creates a world and a story behind his clothes.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globe. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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