cosmoses

noun

plural of cosmos
as in universes
the whole body of things observed or assumed an essay that ponders the place of humankind in the vast cosmos

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  1. universes
  2. worlds
Noun
  • For now the nature of our universe—or universes—and the quantum rules that guide it are as undecided as the toss of a coin.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Andrew Schulz is a shock comedian firmly ensconced in the Joe Rogan and Kill Tony universes, while Eric Andre is an Adult Swim legend beloved on the opposite side of the alternative comedy spectrum.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of universes
Noun
  • Some may think the two worlds don’t collide, but Bath insists there is a connection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In reality, there are no heroes and no glory, only worlds that collapse and dreams that shatter.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of worlds
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“Cosmoses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmoses. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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