variants
or less commonly cosmical
1
a
: of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
cosmic radiation
b
: of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical (see metaphysical sense 2) ideas
cosmic wisdom
2
: characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness
a cosmic thinker
a book of cosmic significance
Examples of cosmic in a Sentence
The discovery caused a cosmic shift in people's views of the world.
predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error
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The American Museum of Natural History’s new Hayden Planetarium Space show, Encounters in the Milky Way, Illuminates the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood and place in the universe.
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Brightest fast radio burst ever detected coming from nearby galaxy
Such observations could shed light on one of the most mysterious cosmic phenomena ever studied.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Together, the synergy of Uranus in Gemini and Neptune retrograde in Aries creates a cosmic gateway for powerful breakthroughs.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Unique for its time, the card’s out-of-this-world original artwork shows Jordan soaring through space surrounded by stars, planets, and a vibrant cosmic background.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Brightest fast radio burst ever detected coming from nearby galaxy
Such observations could shed light on one of the most mysterious cosmic phenomena ever studied.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Together, the synergy of Uranus in Gemini and Neptune retrograde in Aries creates a cosmic gateway for powerful breakthroughs.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Unique for its time, the card’s out-of-this-world original artwork shows Jordan soaring through space surrounded by stars, planets, and a vibrant cosmic background.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cosmic
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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