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Synonyms for microcosm

Most common

model paradigm epitome worldkin

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Noun

1. Epitome — A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one

epitome, paradigm, model, worldkin

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.

    Near-synonyms: epitome, paradigm, model

Forms

Plural
microcosms → epitomes, paradigms, models, worldkins…

Example sentences

  • model He is very taken up with building model airplanes.
  • paradigm You just need time to adjust to the new paradigm.
  • epitome I am the epitome of toxicity all in one individual.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
microcosmrising
modelrising
paradigmrising
epitomerising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
model2
7 letters
epitome4
8 letters
paradigm3, worldkin

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (model2 = 2 syllables).