variants
or less commonly cosmical
1
a
: of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
cosmic radiation
b
: of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical (see metaphysical sense 2) ideas
cosmic wisdom
2
: characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness
a cosmic thinker
a book of cosmic significance
Synonyms of cosmic
Examples of cosmic in a Sentence
The discovery caused a cosmic shift in people's views of the world.
predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error
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The observatory was named for fast-flying swift birds due to its ability to pivot rapidly to look at cosmic events and afterglows, enabling the study of comets, gravitational waves and black holes over long periods of time.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The result is cosmic fireworks that put even the most impressive July 4 celebrations to shame.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The Milky Way resides in a cosmic neighborhood called the Local Group that includes more than 50 other galaxies.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Instead of focusing narrowly on one object at a time, the observatory will sweep across huge areas of sky, building an archive of stars, galaxies, asteroids and cosmic explosions.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The result is cosmic fireworks that put even the most impressive July 4 celebrations to shame.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The Milky Way resides in a cosmic neighborhood called the Local Group that includes more than 50 other galaxies.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Instead of focusing narrowly on one object at a time, the observatory will sweep across huge areas of sky, building an archive of stars, galaxies, asteroids and cosmic explosions.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for cosmic
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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