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
Both efforts were chalked off for offside but the events were a microcosm of Barcelona’s season under Flick with a brave high line.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
This week began with a steep loss for U.S. stocks on fears about the trade war, and it’s been a microcosm of the market’s severe swings in recent weeks as investors struggle with how to react to conditions that sometimes change by the hour.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
That loop is a microcosm of leadership itself: aligning today’s actions with tomorrow’s aspirations.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But the thorny decisions that Ms. Hoffman faces are a microcosm of the whiplash that retailers across the United States are confronting.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
This week began with a steep loss for U.S. stocks on fears about the trade war, and it’s been a microcosm of the market’s severe swings in recent weeks as investors struggle with how to react to conditions that sometimes change by the hour.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
That loop is a microcosm of leadership itself: aligning today’s actions with tomorrow’s aspirations.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But the thorny decisions that Ms. Hoffman faces are a microcosm of the whiplash that retailers across the United States are confronting.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microcosm
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The communications function plays the most significant role, of course, but the group should also include internal communications, media relations, digital teams and investor relations representatives.—
Johanna Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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There were not enough handwriting samples of John and Frank to make a comparison, and the FBI concluded the card was probably a hoax inspired by the intense and worldwide news coverage.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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The commercial features Fox receiving a sample of the Lemme Play gummies and calling up Kardashian Barker on her retro phone to inquire after the gift.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 May 2025
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For example, staff shortages at the National Weather Service have resulted in reduced or halted daily weather balloon launches, changed schedules for some forecast advisories and fewer social media posts about weather conditions.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Goldman Sachs, for example, cut back its 12-month recession forecast to 35% from 45% following the tentative deal with Beijing.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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“Microcosm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microcosm. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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