cosmos
noun
, senses 1 & 2 also -ˌmōs, -ˌmäs
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Definition of cosmos
, -məz\
also cosmoses\ ˈkäz-mə-səz \
[ New Latin, genus name, from Greek kosmos ]
: any of a genus (Cosmos) of tropical American composite herbs
especially
: a widely cultivated tall annual (C. bipinnatus) with yellow or red disks and showy ray flowers
Illustration of cosmos
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Synonyms for cosmos
Synonyms
creation, macrocosm, nature, universe, world
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Supergravity, which combines principles of general relativity and supersymmetry, brings the field of physics one step closer to a unified theory of nature and the cosmos. — Erin Woo, The Mercury News, "UCSF professor awarded Breakthrough Prize — $22 million effort to elevate scientists and their work," 5 Sep. 2019 Overall, these Brexit charts range from professional-looking diagrams by media outlets and commentators, to, in some cases, non-linear cosmoses that move in a mystifying range of directions. — Adam Rasmi, Quartz, "These mind-bending flowcharts show just how messy Brexit has become," 3 Sep. 2019 Her backdrop wasn't just some colorful lights, but the cosmos—a screen showed swirling constellations and stars. — Vogue, "The Most Memorable MTV VMA Sets in Recent History," 23 Aug. 2019 In other words, the same future awaits coffee and the cosmos. — Wired, "Fractal Patterns Offer Clues to the Universe's Origin," 11 Aug. 2019 At stake is the standard theory of the cosmos that has reigned since the discovery of dark energy. — Quanta Magazine, "Cosmologists Debate How Fast the Universe Is Expanding," 8 Aug. 2019 Obviously the cosmos haven't finished with David Crosby. — Ann Hornaday, Houston Chronicle, "‘Difficult cat’ Crosby compelling documentary figure," 8 Aug. 2019 Situated far from the glare of city and small town lights, these places offer the same unimpeded view of the cosmos that our ancestors saw thousands of years ago, before electric lighting conquered the darkness. — Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post, "Where the last pristine skies in America are," 6 Aug. 2019 Flowers that develop long stems such as cosmos or marigolds should be removed along with their stems. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, "Do these two things to make your Alaska garden look amazing right now," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cosmos.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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