the big bang

noun

: a huge explosion that is believed to have happened when the universe began
a few billion years after the big bang

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In the aftermath of the big bang, the universe was filled with neutral hydrogen gas that is opaque at short wavelengths of light, such as ultraviolet. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 June 2026 He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 June 2026 Mason sang in the school choir as a child, but his love of music was sparked by the big bang of rock & roll, particularly the music of Buddy Holly. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026 Then, in 2012, Nvidia’s deep learning capabilities were made clear during what many consider the big bang moment for modern AI. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the big bang

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“The big bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20bang. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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