Definition of cosmosnext
as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed an essay that ponders the place of humankind in the vast cosmos

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Recent Examples of cosmos But what was truly stunning was that these ejections emitted gamma rays which were detected by NASA’s Fermi, showing that the blasts are capable of producing some of the most energetic emissions in the cosmos that are typically associated with black hole-forming supernovas. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026 In this scenario, our universe could be the interior of a black hole formed in a previous cosmos. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026 Every eyeful was a universe, a cosmos squeezed into a teacup. Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 But the findings, published Tuesday in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, offer insights into the wild hunt for dark matter and the difficulties of searching the cosmos for something that cannot be seen. Denise Chow, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cosmos
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Noun
  • There’s something that just feels right about being in Macca’s universe, any time a clarinet shows up.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
  • The big-screen adaptation of the popular Disney+ show doesn't feature another familiar component of the Star Wars universe — the iconic opening crawl.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
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  • Matthew Cole Raises the Alarm Our world has been flooded by a deluge of digital platforms, their ceaseless flow submerging our daily lives.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • Those subtle details make a huge difference in both worlds.
    Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026

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“Cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmos. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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