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Expanse
/ɪkˈspæns/noun
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An expanse is a wide, open, and continuous area that stretches out extensively, often evoking a sense of awe or scale in natural landscapes or abstract concepts. In contemporary usage, it's commonly applied to scientific and exploratory contexts, like the vastness of space, highlighting humanity's fascination with the unknown and the boundless.
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The term 'expanse' gained modern pop culture fame through the science fiction series 'The Expanse' by James S.A. Corey, which has sold over 9 million copies and explores realistic interstellar travel, influencing real-world space advocacy and even inspiring NASA's planetary defense strategies.
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