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 happened Saturday is just a microcosm of the young season.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
In a way, prediction markets act as a microcosm of America’s political psyche, distilling the confusion of our political moment into tidy charts.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Their Week 16 outing was a microcosm of their season: flashes of potential undone by costly mistakes.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Smith is not entirely to blame for Seattle’s loss; however, this game was a microcosm of the Smith Experience over the last three seasons.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
In a way, prediction markets act as a microcosm of America’s political psyche, distilling the confusion of our political moment into tidy charts.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Their Week 16 outing was a microcosm of their season: flashes of potential undone by costly mistakes.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Smith is not entirely to blame for Seattle’s loss; however, this game was a microcosm of the Smith Experience over the last three seasons.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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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 28 Jan. 2025.
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