the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025 Sound is a gift from the universe, in my case from my mother, who sang me a lullaby while holding me against her chest. Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025 This week and next may put more of a focus on your desire to receive love and fulfillment from the universe. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the universe

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“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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