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
But for now, the field of the WBC is like MLB in a microcosm.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
With a cinema glance that balances between the documentary genre and the dramatized narration, the film crafts a microcosm of understanding, offering the viewer a touching experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Our group is a microcosm of the American family.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Ponza is an unpredictable and unsustainable microcosm.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
With a cinema glance that balances between the documentary genre and the dramatized narration, the film crafts a microcosm of understanding, offering the viewer a touching experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Our group is a microcosm of the American family.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Ponza is an unpredictable and unsustainable microcosm.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for microcosm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microcosm
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Voters appeared to elect two Democratic state representatives and one Republican state senator Tuesday in special election runoffs across the northern half of the state.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first two of the three meetings are of F1’s ‘Technical Advisory Committee’ which includes representatives from all 11 teams, as well as the five engine manufacturers, the FIA and the F1 organization.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Visitors who want to drink beer can buy tickets for $60, which includes access to the craft beer festival and a sample glass, along with a tote bag with one prize egg and a T-shirt.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Select locations will also offer giveaways, samples and in‑store experiences, giving families a chance to explore new products.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Other examples can be seen in the deliberate way Flick sprung to Raphinha’s defence back in December, taking up the topic of the Brazilian’s lack of individual recognition despite not having been asked about it.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Somebody who lives in Shawnee but commutes downtown for work, for example, pays the tax, and roughly half its revenue comes from people who live outside the city.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Microcosm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microcosm. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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