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 Another survey will prompt the telescope to observe one specific region every five days over the course of two years to learn more about objects within the cosmos that change over time, such as exploding stars. Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 Adrift in a cosmos devoid of fate, we human travelers possess only our luck and whatever choices are available to us. Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026 Deadheading is the process of removing dead blooms from plants, like cosmos and zinnia. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026 There also will be live presentations that focus on the cosmos from multiple locations, angles and timelines. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cosmos
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Noun
  • When James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins at DC Studios in 2022, one of their core tenets was ensuring that the writers and directors shaping their interconnected universe would not be beholden to a house style.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, be among the first to see the new roadmap for the future of the Naruto universe!
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Four suspects in the killing of former world champion boxer Zolani Tete were arrested, South African police said Monday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The two of them seem united by their need to prove themselves in a world of white men afforded the privilege and flexibility to be far more eccentric.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmos. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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