Definition of cosmosnext
as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed an essay that ponders the place of humankind in the vast cosmos

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Recent Examples of cosmos With this information at hand, cosmologists can make progress by accepting that something is missing from the LCDM model while simultaneously eliminating other models that suggest the Hubble constant is the same across the cosmos. Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025 But the findings, published Tuesday in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, offer insights into the wild hunt for dark matter and the difficulties of searching the cosmos for something that cannot be seen. Denise Chow, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025 Finally, in the documentary sections, in the Baltic competition, director Aistė Žegulytė picked up the best film honor, her second award in as many days for Holy Destructors, which dives into the cosmos of blooming microfungi and had on Thursday evening won an honor at IDFA in Amsterdam. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025 From channeling youthful freedom with SMFK to celebrating femininity and strength with Beast, to gliding into a fantasy cosmos with Pop Mart, Crocs™ continues to spark emotional connection and cultural resonance. Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cosmos
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Noun
  • In another universe, McCrae could have been played by Sigourney Weaver, but Disney's head of casting believed her unusual name could make life awkward for the film's marketing department.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 8 Feb. 2026
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  • In a world full of noise, his images ask for something quiet.
    Derek James, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 play, directed by Marti Lyons, the design team takes this line to heart, using a monochrome purple palette to represent Hedda’s claustrophobic world (scenic design by Joe Schermoly).
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Cosmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmos. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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