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 There were just giant clouds of pristine hydrogen and helium floating around, on their slow-and-steady way to becoming the rich tapestry of the modern-day cosmos. Paul Sutter, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2025 However, this movie has an undeniable asset: Cate Blanchett, one of the most undeniable stars in the entire cosmos. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 Because black holes naturally rotate, this could give a little spin to the entire cosmos, ultimately cascading down cosmic scales to tweak the twirls of individual galaxies. Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025 This concept horrified critics like William Empson, who saw it as depicting a cosmos ruled by an irrational deity whose rage toward humanity can be placated only by his son’s torture and death. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cosmos
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Noun
  • Wi Ha-jun has played several memorable supporting roles in series like Gyeongseong Creature and Little Women, before landing this breakout role in the Squid Game universe.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
  • There has been speculation that these could be devices that allow the FF to crossover into the main MCU universe, but this doesn't seem to be the case.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 June 2025
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  • The New Zealand singer-songwriter’s third album, released in August 2021, reveled in the comfort of distance, toasting to idyllic interior worlds.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Android Circuit rounds up the news from the Android world every weekend here on Forbes.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmos. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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