the cosmos

noun

: the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system
the origins of the cosmos

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Despite the visuals lacking a radiant appearance astronomically, the new moon dazzles astrologically as its energy sizzles in the cosmos. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 As researchers push forward to explore and understand the cosmos, advancements in technology are sparking rapid developments in rocketry, astronomical observatories and a multitude of scientific instruments. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024 It is also often assumed that any intelligent civilization that emerges in the cosmos will move through stages of development defined by their energy needs (perhaps because of our own society's rapid development). Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024 Humanity bestrides the planet, explores the cosmos, and continues to reshape itself because humans are the world’s most inventive, adaptable animal. Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the cosmos 

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“The cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cosmos. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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