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(noun) any spherically shaped artifact |
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Related Words: artefact, artifact, globe |
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(noun) the geographical area in which one nation is very influential |
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Synonyms: sphere of influence |
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Related Words: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region |
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(noun) a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center |
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Related Words: round shape |
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(noun) a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses) |
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Related Words: ball, globe, orb, round shape |
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(noun) a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit" |
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Synonyms: area, arena, domain, field, orbit |
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Related Words: distaff, environment, front, kingdom, land, lap, political arena, political sphere, preserve, province, realm, responsibility |
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(noun) a particular aspect of life or activity; "he was helpless in an important sector of his life" |
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Synonyms: sector |
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Related Words: aspect, department, facet |
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(noun) the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected |
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Synonyms: celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin |
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Related Words: sky, surface |
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