global

adjective

ˈglō-bəl How to pronounce global (audio)
Definition of globalnext
1
as in general
belonging or relating to the whole do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document

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2
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points published a global report on the plight of Third World economies

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3
as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center

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Recent Examples of global The long experience of the United States in self-reliance has been followed by global entanglements which, while often brilliantly managed, have brought enormous disappointment and frustration. — Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 Either way, the Middle East and, as a result, global energy markets are forever changed. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 The global campaign spans hero motion films, stills and Levi’s flagship store activations. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 Club de Lyon said Pourrain’s original visa expired in May 2020 when the COVID pandemic led to global mobility restrictions. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for global
Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
  1. general
  2. comprehensive
  3. spherical
  4. generic
  5. panoramic
  6. circular
  7. overall
  8. full
Adjective
  • The general managers described Garcia as Sanchez’s husband and as a hardworking, dedicated family man who supported not only his family in New York but also back in his home country, Colombia.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Carr's connection to the job was through Bruins general manager Darrick Yray, an offensive assistant and an assistant director of football operations at Fresno State during Carr's prolific career with the Bulldogs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • Police Chief Alex Gammelgard said the decision follows a comprehensive review of the technology and its future, as well as conversations with community members and changes in how ALPR systems are being used by government agencies.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But Abbott’s data center pause offers false expectations of a comprehensive audit.
    — John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
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  • For example, Galileo observed that the moon was not perfectly spherical in 1610, allowing for a more precise prediction of where the natural satellite’s shadow will fall during an eclipse.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because Sprenger got to use very special equipment — the Todd-AO 65mm spherical lenses, which haven’t been used since productions like Oklahoma!
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of spherical
Adjective
  • Svelte white waitresses in generic Asian garb swirled around us.
    — Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
  • When manual work is spread across disconnected systems, inconsistent data and unclear ownership, adding a generic AI tool without a clear discovery process rarely produces results.
    — Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of generic
Adjective
  • In each, there’s a bed tucked into the head of the trailer, surrounded by panoramic windows that frame the mountains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The open space contains more than 1,000 acres of rolling prairie and panoramic mountain views, according to city officials.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of panoramic
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  • Law likes Bobby’s dye pattern, but Willy and Heidi both think the dress’s baggy, circular shape is unflattering.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The fashion industry is facing new expectations around circular design, lifestyle accountability, and compliance, meaning that the next generation of designers and fashion professionals will need to prepare.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of circular
Adjective
  • Research has shown that meaningful social relationships are an important part of overall health and, for some participants, simply stepping outside their comfort zones can be a confidence boost.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In comparison, the sell-out rate for overall clothes this year was 25%.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • Similarly, loading up the XI for the opener away to Fulham with players who have enjoyed the benefits of a full pre-season makes sense, too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Regal Cinemas, for example, has 4DX auditoriums with multisensory enhancements that bring the film world into the real world with full-body immersion synced up with the on-screen action.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
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