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also cosmical
as in giant
unusually large
predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error
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Recent Examples of cosmic
The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets visible from Earth, will appear especially close together, while Mercury sits lower in the horizon, adding a third planet to this cosmic lineup.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The discovery has major implications for our understanding of cosmic history, says Francois Tissot, a geochemistry researcher at the California Institute of Technology, who was not involved in the study.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
The striking cosmic phenomenon presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see multiple planets appear close together in the night sky – at least, from Earth's vantage.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets visible from Earth, will appear especially close together, while Mercury sits lower in the horizon, adding a third planet to this cosmic lineup.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The discovery has major implications for our understanding of cosmic history, says Francois Tissot, a geochemistry researcher at the California Institute of Technology, who was not involved in the study.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
The striking cosmic phenomenon presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see multiple planets appear close together in the night sky – at least, from Earth's vantage.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cosmic
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According to this theory, those now-extinct megafauna—the giant ground sloths and the giant beavers, the mastodons and mammoths, and even the lions and dire wolves—were relatively quickly hunted to extinction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Officials said the events will feature live match broadcasts on giant LED screens, youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime activities and inflatable attractions.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Chatter about Donald, 35, has been rampant since last week, when the Rams made another gigantic offseason move by trading for defensive end Myles Garrett.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Clearly, that gigantic number signals investors’ confidence in the future growth and profitability of AI.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The eighth-inning bomb was huge, too.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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With elevations ranging from 5,500 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, the varied topography of the forest provides a vast playground suited for every season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is a place defined by vast open spaces, minimal human footprint, and a profound sense of connection to nature.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In turn, entering large numbers of guesses requires a tremendous amount of time and computing resources, even when the cracking is performed using GPUs or special-purpose hardware.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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The 25th installment of the Tribeca Festival runs June 3-14 throughout New York City, boasting a tremendous music slate, with icons including Madonna, Earth, Wind & Fire and Peter Frampton premiering music films.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Throughout the trial, stress took an enormous toll on Jackson, defense attorney Mark Geragos said in the docuseries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Regardless of any such warnings, expect enormous spending from unions, charter advocates, business interests and wealthy donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The disappearance of a campground employee in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, has prompted a massive search, authorities said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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But there was hope that the world coming to America could bring the kind of unity and joy typical of massive sporting contests like the World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Set on a colossal ceramic plate crafted by a local architect, and supported internally with steel tubes, this event set a Guinness World Record, solidifying the country’s enthusiasm for the dip.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 June 2026
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Neolithic peoples, with limited technology, would have had to travel impressive distances to move such a colossal megalith over 435 miles, as researchers determined that the stone originated from the Orcadian Basin in northeastern Scotland.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmic. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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