as in representative
something (such as a place or an event) that is seen as a small version of something much larger
The village is a microcosm of the whole country. The game was a microcosm of the entire season.
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Recent Examples of microcosm
What emerges is a microcosm of global climate politics.
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Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Newcastle United’s business back then was a microcosm of the chaos.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Chania, on the northwest coast, is a microcosm of its rich history, with evidence of the Romans, the Byzantines, the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the Egyptians—every culture and civilization that touched Crete over time.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And yet, this season has been a microcosm of his 18-season career coaching the Steelers.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for microcosm 
Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Newcastle United’s business back then was a microcosm of the chaos.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Chania, on the northwest coast, is a microcosm of its rich history, with evidence of the Romans, the Byzantines, the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the Egyptians—every culture and civilization that touched Crete over time.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And yet, this season has been a microcosm of his 18-season career coaching the Steelers.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for microcosm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microcosm
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As a representative, McKinley introduced the McKinley Tariff, which passed in 1890 and dramatically increased taxes on foreign products.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Customer service representatives are available 24/7 at 888-842-6328.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Then have recruiters examine a random sample of résumés that were flagged as unfit.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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For a multiple myeloma diagnosis, your healthcare provider will take a sample of bone marrow.2 Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue in the center of your bones.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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Don't waste points on something that could be cheaper out of pocket; always compare the cash vs. points price of a flight, for example, to find your best cent-per-point value.—
Amelia Edelman,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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One night in Mendoza, for example, a team of chefs prepped an asado in the middle of a vineyard while tango performers put on a show.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Microcosm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microcosm. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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