cosmos

noun

ˈkäz-məs How to pronounce cosmos (audio)
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 Adrift in a cosmos devoid of fate, we human travelers possess only our luck and whatever choices are available to us. — Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026 Deadheading is the process of removing dead blooms from plants, like cosmos and zinnia. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026 There also will be live presentations that focus on the cosmos from multiple locations, angles and timelines. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026 In other words, matter in the cosmos is uniformly distributed, in the same way in all directions. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cosmos
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  1. universe
  2. world
Noun
  • And of course, the blocky universe just wouldn’t be the same without Momoa’s scene-stealing ex-video game champ.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Definition of universe
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  • The 2026 world champions are the next evolution of a team that won the 2024 Euros, which was in itself a team that evolved from its 2008-2012 heyday.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Sometimes the dangerousness of plastic surgery gets trivialized in this world of Housewives, where a nip and tuck is akin to getting a new wardrobe.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
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“Cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmos. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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