Definition of cosmosnext
as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed an essay that ponders the place of humankind in the vast cosmos

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Recent Examples of cosmos Instead, Kahan occupies a funny spot in the pop-music cosmos—music for people who own too much performance fleece to embrace the bombast of Taylor Swift but aren’t quite feral enough for the cacophony of Geese. Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 But what was truly stunning was that these ejections emitted gamma rays which were detected by NASA’s Fermi, showing that the blasts are capable of producing some of the most energetic emissions in the cosmos that are typically associated with black hole-forming supernovas. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026 In this scenario, our universe could be the interior of a black hole formed in a previous cosmos. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026 Every eyeful was a universe, a cosmos squeezed into a teacup. Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cosmos
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Noun
  • One of the biggest feats, which Condal thinks is more intense than nearly anything ever attempted in the Game of Thrones universe, is the naval portion of the battle.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 May 2026
  • Instead, Disney helped each creator build their own universe inside the park — turning Disneyland into a set for the exact content these kids watch every day.
    Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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  • In a fast-moving world, where relationships can feel increasingly fleeting, the arrival of Diamond Reserve, the newest premium tier within Hilton Honors, signals a shift in the hotel stay experience.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
  • But you'd be forgiven for rarely leaving the K2, as this ‘village-as-hotel’ is essentially a whole world unto itself.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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“Cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmos. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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