cosmology
: a theoretical reality that includes a possibly infinite number of parallel universes

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So how much of the show’s multiverse can be explained by science? Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026 Consequently, the multiverse is opened up to all of Spider-Man’s enemies who know his real name, as well as the two other live-action Spideys, played by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Prady, 66, says longtime fans should also keep their eyes peeled for familiar faces scattered throughout the multiverse. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 No Way Home ended on a pretty bleak note, with Peter Parker (Holland) asking Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to erase him from everyone’s memory to protect the multiverse, including his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya). Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiverse

Word History

Etymology

multi- + -verse (in universe)

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multiverse was in 1963

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“Multiverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiverse. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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