the cosmos
noun
: the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system
the origins of the cosmos
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This is the cosmos’ way of nudging you to confront what’s been lurking underneath the surface.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
There’s a theory in Asia that the tiniest rooms enable one to think about the cosmos.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
This is the environment of sages and of fearless leadership, dancing with the cosmos.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
By predicting what Earth could look like in the next 1,000 years, researchers may be able to hone in on possible signs of life throughout the cosmos.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
There’s a theory in Asia that the tiniest rooms enable one to think about the cosmos.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
This is the environment of sages and of fearless leadership, dancing with the cosmos.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
By predicting what Earth could look like in the next 1,000 years, researchers may be able to hone in on possible signs of life throughout the cosmos.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the cosmos
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“The cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cosmos. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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