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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
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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But, for those who can’t afford a $28 million ticket to space, Mongolia’s MARS-V camp will offer a more accessible way to experience that cosmic allure at a fraction of the cost, expected to be around $6,000 per person for a month at the camp, and pre-camp training and evaluation.
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Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
This behavior will lead to a spectrum of temperature imperfections in the Big Bang’s leftover glow, and eventually will form the seeds of structure that grow into stars, galaxies, and the cosmic web.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
In the far distant future of our planet, will memories persist about cosmic disasters that wiped out entire populations?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Kurma is a tortoise and represents endurance, patience and cosmic time.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
This behavior will lead to a spectrum of temperature imperfections in the Big Bang’s leftover glow, and eventually will form the seeds of structure that grow into stars, galaxies, and the cosmic web.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
In the far distant future of our planet, will memories persist about cosmic disasters that wiped out entire populations?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Kurma is a tortoise and represents endurance, patience and cosmic time.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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