universe

noun

uni·verse | \ ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs

Definition of universe

1 : the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated : cosmos: such as

a : a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the direct intervention of divine power

b : the world of human experience

c(1) : the entire celestial cosmos

(2) : milky way galaxy

(3) : an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky Way galaxy

2 : a distinct field or province of thought or reality that forms a closed system or self-inclusive and independent organization

3 : population sense 4

4 : a set that contains all elements relevant to a particular discussion or problem

5 : a great number or quantity a large enough universe of stocks … to choose from— G. B. Clairmont

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Examples of universe in a Sentence

How many stars are there in the universe? It means more to me than anything else in the entire universe. She is convinced that parallel universes exist. He creates his own universe in his novels. New York City is the center of the publishing universe.

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Best Time to Listen: Driving down the highway at sunset; lying in bed slightly stoned and thinking about the universe. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "Sound On: The Best Music of April 2019," 1 May 2019 Disney+ will also sstrean all the titles under Pixar, 20th Century Fox, the Marvel universe, National Geographic, and Star Wars. — Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, "Disney Just Announced Its New Streaming Platform, and It's Just $7 a Month," 12 Apr. 2019 The Large Hadron Collider is the largest machine ever built, and scientists have used it to uncover all manner of secrets about the universe. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Are Planning a New Particle Collider That Absolutely Dwarfs the LHC," 16 Jan. 2019 Where American companies are likely to have a chance would be to work in a simple, nontangled part of this parallel universe such as doing something brand new. — Yun-hee Kim, WSJ, "China’s Race to Dominate AI," 12 Nov. 2018 Humans have pondered the mysteries of the universe for millennia, tracking the sun’s vibrant motion, the moon’s beguiling cycle, and the swirl of boundless stars overhead. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits, Explained by an Astrologer," 28 Oct. 2018 In addition, these weird particles may hold the key to some of the biggest mysteries about the universe, including why matter won out over antimatter early after the Big Bang, Space.com said. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "'Ghost particles' from outer space: Scientists discover distant source of neutrinos," 12 July 2018 Broadening this universe serves these characters and the larger message Sheridan wants to impart. — Katie Walsh, Detroit Free Press, "Review: ‘Sicario’ sequel is relentlessly grim," 28 June 2018 But in this universe, Barr returned to her favorite platform with a vengeance. — Isaac Stanley-becker, chicagotribune.com, "Jerry Seinfeld on Roseanne Barr: 'Why would you murder someone who's committing suicide?'," 27 June 2018

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