the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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January’s energy is moving quickly for you, almost as if the universe is opening a series of doors all at once, and the Eight of Wands brings a surge of momentum that propels you into plans or conversations that had previously been stalled. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026 Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026 The primary objective of the experiment is to identify axions, which are hypothetical light particles theorized to exist since the early stages of the universe. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025 At the core of Einstein's theory is the idea that the universe is basically a single swath of fabric, with space and time woven into one continuum. Katia Riddle, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the universe

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“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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