the cosmos

noun

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

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With the capability of observing the cosmos with a wide field of view, Roman will generate first-of-their-kind images to help astronomers explore some of the greatest mysteries, including the unexplained expansion of the universe, according to NASA. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 As the cosmos cooled and expanded, the free-floating quarks and gluons started binding together to create the building blocks of all matter, including all those necessary atomic protons and neutrons. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 So, new observations by powerful telescopes like JWST can significantly change our understanding of the cosmos. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Today, the cosmos has surprise plans, and apparently, we’re all invited. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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