universe
noun
uni·verse
ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs 
1
: the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated : cosmos: such as
a
: a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the direct intervention of divine power
b
: the world of human experience
c(1)
: the entire celestial cosmos
(2)
(3)
: an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky Way galaxy
2
: a distinct field or province of thought or reality that forms a closed system or self-inclusive and independent organization
4
: a set that contains all elements relevant to a particular discussion or problem
5
: a great number or quantity
a large enough universe of stocks … to choose from—
G. B. Clairmont
G. B. ClairmontExamples of universe in a Sentence
How many stars are there in the universe?
It means more to me than anything else in the entire universe.
She is convinced that parallel universes exist.
He creates his own universe in his novels.
New York City is the center of the publishing universe.
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The more low-mass primordial black holes in the early universe, the more gas is heated and the more star formation is stunted.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Annabelle was introduced in the Conjuring universe in the first film of the same name, which was directed by James Wan and released in 2013.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Although the finale streamed last week, Netflix has a standalone bonus episode set in the series' universe about Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The idea was simple: strike up enough relationships in that universe, portray Combs as the kind of victim that Trump pretends to be, play up Combs and Trump’s past chummy relationship, and lay the groundwork for begging for a pardon or clemency if needed.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Annabelle was introduced in the Conjuring universe in the first film of the same name, which was directed by James Wan and released in 2013.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Although the finale streamed last week, Netflix has a standalone bonus episode set in the series' universe about Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The idea was simple: strike up enough relationships in that universe, portray Combs as the kind of victim that Trump pretends to be, play up Combs and Trump’s past chummy relationship, and lay the groundwork for begging for a pardon or clemency if needed.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
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“Universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universe. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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universe
noun
uni·verse
ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs
1
: the whole body of things observed or assumed : cosmos
2
Etymology
from Latin universum "whole body of things that exist," from universus "whole, entire," literally, "turned into one," from uni- "one" and versus "turned toward," from vertere "to turn" — related to anniversary, converse, unicorn, versatile
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