the cosmos
noun
: the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system
the origins of the cosmos
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This month, the cosmos dares you to do things differently, so trust your instincts and embrace the momentum.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
By studying this polarization, IXPE can help astronomers probe some of the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, such as why black holes spin, what powers the extreme jets blasting from supermassive black holes, or why pulsars glow so brightly in X-ray light.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Many scientists have expressed how studying the majesty of the cosmos can be complementary rather than conflicting with their faith or spiritual practice.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
By studying this polarization, IXPE can help astronomers probe some of the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, such as why black holes spin, what powers the extreme jets blasting from supermassive black holes, or why pulsars glow so brightly in X-ray light.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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“The cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cosmos. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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