the universe

noun

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

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Is there a better gift to future generations than the ability to see the universe, dream and be inspired again? Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 But in the universe of Michael, middle sister La Toya is the only daughter, with not a single reference to Janet. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026 Humanity's exploration of the cosmos is a tale of incredible firsts, discoveries driven by a scientific curiosity that has shaped our understanding of the universe and, ultimately, our place within it. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Scientists are using Nvidia GPUs to examine the data and regularly discovering the oldest galaxies in the universe. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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