the cosmos

noun

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

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As if this weren’t enough reason to believe in the cosmos, the actress was born with Venus conjunct her Ascendant in Gemini, making her witty communication style and unique quirks part of her fatal charm. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for those with a clear view of the horizon, Mercury can be observed hanging low and bright in the cosmos. Alana Wise, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025 But until then the cosmos is appreciated for its scientific and philosophical value. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The answer concerns the way these two revolutionary instruments use the electromagnetic spectrum to see the cosmos. Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025 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 Apr. 2025.

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