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Microcosm in a sentence

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Microcosm meaning

  1. Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.
  2. The human body; a person.
  3. A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.

Synonyms of Microcosm

Using Microcosm

  • The main meaning on this page is: Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature. | The human body; a person. | A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.
  • Useful related words include: model, example.
  • In the example corpus, microcosm often appears in combinations such as: microcosm of, is microcosm, was microcosm.

Context around Microcosm

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 29 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 12 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Microcosm

  • In this selection, "microcosm" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 29 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, fitting, jewish, echoing and syria stand out and add context to how "microcosm" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include as a microcosm of the and was a microcosm of what. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "microcosm" sits close to words such as abingdon, abrahams and abuzz, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with microcosm

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

And that's just a microcosm that mirrors the entire electorate. (11 words)

The Rockies’ 6-3 loss to the Cubs on Saturday was a microcosm of their season-long ineptitude. (18 words)

In that way, the second-year man is a microcosm of Denver’s running back room as a whole. (19 words)

Now that a few days have passed and the hysteria has come down slightly, perhaps a few sane thoughts might be added to what has otherwise been a microcosm of everything that is wrong with America’s warmongering media and political class. (42 words)

What we see here is a moment for us to demonstrate to the nation that a state that really is very much a microcosm of our nation can choose Republicans to lead, Republicans can deliver, and we can get things moving. (41 words)

In that way, the evolution of the mask is just a microcosm of the franchise's uneven history works so well — and remains so damn scary —because he boiled terror down to its bare-white bones. (36 words)

Here's one possible reason: Could they be a microcosm of the national willingness to accept things that aren't what they purport to be? (25 words)

Example sentences (20)

Casey’s simple acts of attending a ball game and expressing her views represented a microcosm echoing women’s loftier demands for equality and empowerment in the community at large.

Fink continued, “As I believe I am a microcosm of God, my face, my internal monologue and how I treat myself and other people is a direct reflection of God here on this earth.

Here's one possible reason: Could they be a microcosm of the national willingness to accept things that aren't what they purport to be?

In that way, the evolution of the mask is just a microcosm of the franchise's uneven history works so well — and remains so damn scary —because he boiled terror down to its bare-white bones.

Now that a few days have passed and the hysteria has come down slightly, perhaps a few sane thoughts might be added to what has otherwise been a microcosm of everything that is wrong with America’s warmongering media and political class.

One of the most brutal Vietnam War movies ever made, brilliantly uses the story of a single operation as a microcosm for the entire conflict.

The game, described by Brandon as the best of Glenn’s career, was a microcosm of what Osborne’s career has produced: a tough brand of footy, crucial one-on-one wins and composure late.

The plight of Otuabagi is a fitting microcosm of the Niger Delta, a swampy stretch of southern Nigeria where the country’s largest river empties into the Gulf of Guinea.

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The Rockies’ 6-3 loss to the Cubs on Saturday was a microcosm of their season-long ineptitude.

Under Adama's guidance, it became a microcosm of society, a melting pot of diverse individuals in the Battlestar Galactica lore united by a shared struggle.

What we see here is a moment for us to demonstrate to the nation that a state that really is very much a microcosm of our nation can choose Republicans to lead, Republicans can deliver, and we can get things moving.

And that's just a microcosm that mirrors the entire electorate.

As a microcosm — Syria has Sunnis, Shiites, Alawites, Kurds, Christians and Druse — whenever central control is loosened, it is a source of insecurity for every sect, so they often reach outside for help.

Bolstered by both new interviews—with retired teammates and current local baseball coaches—and archival broadcast clips, it successfully portrays Rickwood as a microcosm of the racism, resistance, and revolution that were happening off the field.

In a broader vein, during the hours spent watching and waiting in the bleachers, I reflected, as I inevitably do these days, on the enveloping comfort of living in our own Jewish microcosm.

In that way, the second-year man is a microcosm of Denver’s running back room as a whole.

In what has been a microcosm of the entire season, New England struggled to sustain drives and managed a season-low 120 yards.

It was a microcosm of what Adams has brought to this team since he arrived from Cardiff City in January in a loan spell that has dripped with tenacity and bravery.

My experience was a microcosm of a much bigger problem: San Francisco's absurdly complicated and expensive regulations incentivize even the most well-intentioned people to skirt the rules.

The polarized reality of Lewiston serves as a microcosm of the struggle playing out in other resettlement communities – in Maine and well beyond.

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Common combinations with microcosm

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "microcosm" in a sentence?
An example: "Casey’s simple acts of attending a ball game and expressing her views represented a microcosm echoing women’s loftier demands for equality and empowerment in the community at large." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "microcosm" from authentic English texts.
What does "microcosm" mean?
Microcosm means: Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.
What are synonyms of "microcosm"?
Common synonyms of "microcosm" include: model, example.
How many example sentences with "microcosm" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "microcosm", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.