the universe

noun

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

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The largest digital camera ever built is starting to capture images of unseen corners of the universe. Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Controlling every detail as if the universe might fall apart without supervision. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Rather than approaching a final count, astronomers continue to discover just how much larger and richer the universe really is. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 For scientists, the milestone promises the enticing potential of unlocking secrets of the universe that have long remained elusive. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026 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 Jul. 2026.

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