the cosmos

noun

: the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system
the origins of the cosmos

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And the world, Jahaan, is transformed into globe-like tables with shimmering cast-glass tops that resemble the cosmos. Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026 These three mysterious elements of the cosmos have played a vital role in the evolution of large-scale cosmic structures like galaxies and galaxy clusters. Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Companies that have been hoping to colonize the cosmos are not addressing the potential environmental and atmospheric impacts of that expansion. Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026 That means Roman will have the benefit of solar power and a lack of obstructions—giving it an unfettered look into the cosmos. Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the cosmos

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

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