UNIVERSES Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

universes

noun

plural of universe

as in worlds

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

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Recent Examples of universes Starz has also looked after its separation from Lionsgate to develop its own IP in-house and on a lower per-episode content cost overall, and to draw from within the Power and Outlander universes for new series. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 And the cast has blown up to the point where Marvel is now bringing in folks from other superhero universes. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Or have the stakes be higher than however many universes that might explode. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026 The adventure leads Stuart and his friends to encounter alternate versions of themselves across other universes. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 July 2026 Because the series takes place across different universes, several Big Bang Theory favorites return in unexpected ways. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 As the industry exits an era of cinematic universes, when mega-producers like Kevin Feige ruled the land, directors seem to matter again. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 July 2026 ConnectiCon, Connecticut’s longest running pop culture convention is at the Connecticut Convention Center with its multiple universes of fandom, cosplay, celebs and creative types. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

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Noun

For the next 90 days, NASA teams will ready the Roman telescope for its five-year mission to study enigmatic phenomena like dark matter while hunting for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Observations with Roman’s coronagraph could unveil Jupiter-like planets around nearby stars and will guide the development of NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory, which will target smaller, more Earth-like worlds.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026

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Dark matter and dark energy, also not yet directly observed, together are the source of the vast majority of energy in the universe, but their physical natures are unknown.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026

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