1
as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
published a global report on the plight of Third World economies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of global
The industry has become a concentrated and powerful force in the global economy, with more than $8 trillion in assets under management last year.
—
Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Today nearly half the trillion dollars spent in the global ad market goes to Alphabet, Meta and Amazon, and the digital spending is only going up.
—Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, the training and cooling of AI models can consume nearly nine liters of fresh water for every kWh of energy, heightening the global freshwater scarcity already impacting millions of people.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for global 
Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Today nearly half the trillion dollars spent in the global ad market goes to Alphabet, Meta and Amazon, and the digital spending is only going up.
—Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, the training and cooling of AI models can consume nearly nine liters of fresh water for every kWh of energy, heightening the global freshwater scarcity already impacting millions of people.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for global
Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
Adjective
-
Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
-
HBCUs in general have reportedly been receiving more attention from Black students amid an end to affirmative action and diversity, equity and inclusion offices in states such as Texas.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
By adopting comprehensive governance frameworks and actively engaging in oversight, boards can successfully and safely navigate the complexities of AI risks.Ed Gaudet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Gutierrez, advocating for a comprehensive immigration reform program intent on expanding migrant access to jobs in America, argued that Allred's move to support a GOP stance on the border runs contrary to bipartisanship.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The painting of irises above the fireplace is by Reiss, and the hanging spherical light fixture is a Moooi knockoff.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
-
The spherical shell known as the Oort Cloud is, for all practical purposes, invisible.James Wray, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Conversely, Dune and Dune: Part Two have some generic images of brown people unintelligibly wailing in a temple — a pale comparison to the source material.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
-
Leaning too heavily on AI often leads to efforts that can seem technical and impersonal, full of bland phrasing and generic messaging.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The Kimpton Everly, a vibrant 216-room hotel in the heart of Hollywood, offers unrivalled, panoramic views of this famous landmark.Caroline Dolby, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
-
The unit will also feature a private swimming pool with coveted panoramic views of downtown Dubai.Sydney Wingfield, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Newsletter Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
-
To clean the mesh grilles—the soft, wiry panels in the earbud—dip your toothbrush into a cup of micellar water, and while holding the earbud upright so the mesh is facing you, gently rub the bristles, in a circular motion, across each mesh panel for 15 seconds.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
-
The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Lacey Reynolds, a junior at UT and president of the Onyx Honor Society — UT's first and only Black honors society — said Tuesday's event had more than 500 people in attendance with four full overflow rooms.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
-
The encounter is deeply uncomfortable, all the more so because each man has taken the full measure of the other.Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near global
Cite this Entry
“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share