the universe

noun

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

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Execution is only the latest film in the universe of Jujutsu Kaisen, which previously spawned the 2021 prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 When the observed paths of planets became increasingly difficult to explain with a model that placed the earth at the center of the universe, eventually a new model was adopted with the sun at the center. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025 Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 Eric Graise and Abby McEnany are no longer series regulars, as Deadline reported in July, and return of the missing persons drama to CBS provided some brief explanations as to their characters’ exits from the universe. Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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