the cosmos

noun

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

the origins of the cosmos

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The map could help solve the mystery of dark energy, the enigmatic stuff that dominates the cosmos. —

Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 If stars were like myths, then the first generation of stars to have existed in the cosmos would be like the gods of ancient Greece — massive, mysterious and profoundly influential on what came after them. —

Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026 This month, the cosmos dares you to do things differently, so trust your instincts and embrace the momentum. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice. —

Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the cosmos