the cosmos
noun
: the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system
the origins of the cosmos
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DarkSky International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the night sky, has identified some of the best spots for witnessing the wonders of the cosmos across the island country.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Did the cosmos save the best retrograde season for last?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Regardless of what happens, the cosmos are setting the stage for warmth and tenderness.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025
That is a big question because accounting for five times more of the matter in the universe than everyday matter, dark matter should have played a major role in how the cosmos developed.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Did the cosmos save the best retrograde season for last?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Regardless of what happens, the cosmos are setting the stage for warmth and tenderness.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025
That is a big question because accounting for five times more of the matter in the universe than everyday matter, dark matter should have played a major role in how the cosmos developed.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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 13 Nov. 2025.
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