the cosmos
noun
: the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system
the origins of the cosmos
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My mother—a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the cosmos—told me that everything in life happened for a purpose.
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Richard D. Mahoney, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025
For those looking to connect with the cosmos, the hotel offers complimentary stargazing sessions on select evenings.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Explorations Dark energy is a mysterious force that accelerates the expansion of the universe, and it’s thought to represent about 70% of the energy in the cosmos.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
As if this weren’t enough reason to believe in the cosmos, the actress was born with Venus conjunct her Ascendant in Gemini, making her witty communication style and unique quirks part of her fatal charm.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Richard D. Mahoney, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025
For those looking to connect with the cosmos, the hotel offers complimentary stargazing sessions on select evenings.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Explorations Dark energy is a mysterious force that accelerates the expansion of the universe, and it’s thought to represent about 70% of the energy in the cosmos.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
As if this weren’t enough reason to believe in the cosmos, the actress was born with Venus conjunct her Ascendant in Gemini, making her witty communication style and unique quirks part of her fatal charm.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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 12 May. 2025.
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