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
In some ways, that scene is a microcosm of our first season.
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
This game was essentially a microcosm of the season for Soriano.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
This case involving the MyPillow lawyers is just a microcosm of the growing dilemma of how courts and lawyers can strike the balance between welcoming life-changing technology and using it responsibly in court.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 10 July 2025
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Southwest Mountains, the 5-acre parcel is a microcosm of the region.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
This game was essentially a microcosm of the season for Soriano.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
This case involving the MyPillow lawyers is just a microcosm of the growing dilemma of how courts and lawyers can strike the balance between welcoming life-changing technology and using it responsibly in court.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 10 July 2025
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Southwest Mountains, the 5-acre parcel is a microcosm of the region.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for microcosm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microcosm
Noun
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Meanwhile, others are stressing the importance of electing representatives who are aligned with Trump’s agenda.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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On hand were representatives of the New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform, a nonprofit that helmed the project, and its funders, including JCRC-NY, the Revson Foundation, the NY Board of Rabbis and Central Synagogue.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sanders is self-funding the production of her initial samples and prototypes, but hopes to raise at least $2 million and have her 10-piece collection ready for launch in 2026.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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About 99% of all school districts statewide are subscribed to the Illinois Association of School Boards service, which provides sample policy material for boards to customize on their own, said Jeremy Duffy, deputy executive director and general counsel.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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American Airlines, for example, is working with the FAA to develop more fuel efficient routes for its flights.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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For example, Instacart could boost its market share by reducing free delivery thresholds to bring in new customers, Ma said.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Microcosm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microcosm. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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