the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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The telescope will be used to observe the radio sky at frequencies below 50 MHz and will measure the low-frequency foreground of the universe. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026 As such, the team's results not only represent one of the most robust measurements of star birth in the adolescence of the universe, but also represent a new window on the formation and evolution of massive cosmic structures. Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026 In particular, efforts to clean up your environment or contribute to your neighborhood ambiance are smiled upon by the universe today. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026 Paramount has won the rights to a new feature film set in the universe of Longlegs, Deadline has learned. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the universe

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“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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