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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
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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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But to astronomers, the images — taken from a telescopic array in southern California of cosmic events occurring thousands of light-years away — provide valuable insights.
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Galaxy clusters are the most massive objects in the universe held together by gravity, containing galaxies, hot gas, and dark matter, offering clues on how cosmic structures form and evolve.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
But mostly, Hall’s Linda just listens, elevating a simple act into a form of cosmic communication.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The cosmic display is famed for its strong, bright and colorful fireballs that blaze across the sky at speeds reaching about 120 miles per second.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Galaxy clusters are the most massive objects in the universe held together by gravity, containing galaxies, hot gas, and dark matter, offering clues on how cosmic structures form and evolve.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
But mostly, Hall’s Linda just listens, elevating a simple act into a form of cosmic communication.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The cosmic display is famed for its strong, bright and colorful fireballs that blaze across the sky at speeds reaching about 120 miles per second.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Dec. 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 13 Dec. 2025.
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