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the whole body of things observed or assumed the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

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Recent Examples of universe Many characters in the Batman universe have taken new identities or revived old ones. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 The Neighborhood universe is eying further expansion with a second spinoff. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025 Reber lives on a quiet street in Everett, Washington, in a beautiful home that also happens to be one of the most significant settings and symbols in the larger Lynch universe: Laura Palmer’s house. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025 The film bombed upon its 1984 release, but Lynch forged an enduring working relationship during it with actor Kyle McLachlan, who starred in the auteur’s beloved 1986 noir movie Blue Velvet and later as Special Agent Dale Cooper in the Twin Peaks television and film universe. Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for universe 
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Noun
  • In our personal lives, texts are faster; in our professional ones, email is how many of us do much of our communicating with the outside world.
    Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • This story is part of The Star’s ongoing coverage of the rapidly expanding world of the Kansas City Chiefs.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Inspired by the elegance and strength of bamboo forests, the tower integrates biophilic principles to create an indoor-outdoor sanctuary, fostering well-being and connection to nature.
    Perennial Holdings Contributor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This shift is inspired by a growing desire for homes that feel grounded and connected to nature, a counterbalance to the sterility of minimalist trends.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • The creation of a hugely convincing but fake e-commerce store is another stark development in the pig butchering game, which continues to get wilder and weirder, reaping hundreds of millions for criminals, while causing deep distress and major losses to victims.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Not even some evening rain could extinguish the buzz that had been building since 2023, when fans learned about the creation of this new 3×3 women’s basketball league.
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universe. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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