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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of microcosm
In some ways, that scene is a microcosm of our first season.
—
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
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
-
Commissioner Brendan Johnson works for a state representative while also voting on county measures related to the Legislature.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
-
Pitt's representative declined to comment on the matter at the time.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
While a small sample size, Dobbins is one of thirteen running backs since 2000 to average at least 5.2 yards per attempt.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
-
Bonafide, which had decorated the event space with colorful displays of its products, shared samples from its own toolbox, the hormone-free vaginal moisturizer Revaree, with attendees.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
For example, after the 2023 mass shooting that killed three students, Michigan State University upgraded safety systems across its campus, including more than $4 million in cameras and software alone.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
-
The Revolutionary War itinerary, for example, will travel the Hudson River during peak fall foliage and includes stops like West Point, New York; Plymouth, Massachusetts; Newport, Rhode Island and more, while onboard experts can share stories around the conflict.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Microcosm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microcosm. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share