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or less commonly cosmical
1
a
: of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
cosmic radiation
b
: of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical (see metaphysical sense 2) ideas
cosmic wisdom
2
: characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness
a cosmic thinker
a book of cosmic significance
Examples of cosmic in a Sentence
The discovery caused a cosmic shift in people's views of the world.
predicted that the war would forever be regarded as a cosmic error
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The cosmic dance did not last long; the Earth continued on its orbital path and the moon began to brighten again after just over an hour.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Revolving around a cosmic, interdimensional figure, the show was broadcast on late-night TV and merged sci-fi, spirituality, and counterculture in a way that shaped generations of Newfoundlanders.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Stargazers on nearly one half of the world had a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse overnight, as a rare cosmic lineup caused the moon to turn a striking shade of red.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Don’t let the green mist tinged with white lightning and rotating cosmic orifices fool you, however: Ingesting psychedelic drugs is not recommended before watching this film.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Revolving around a cosmic, interdimensional figure, the show was broadcast on late-night TV and merged sci-fi, spirituality, and counterculture in a way that shaped generations of Newfoundlanders.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Stargazers on nearly one half of the world had a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse overnight, as a rare cosmic lineup caused the moon to turn a striking shade of red.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Don’t let the green mist tinged with white lightning and rotating cosmic orifices fool you, however: Ingesting psychedelic drugs is not recommended before watching this film.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cosmic
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“Cosmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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