microcosmoses

noun

plural of microcosmos
as in microcosms

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  1. microcosms
  2. balls
  3. orbs
  4. spheres
Noun
  • In my writing, these spaces tend to act as microcosms for the bigger socio-political stage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • Jacksonville is a huge place with a lot of different microcosms.
    — Becky Wern, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of microcosms
Noun
  • Lyons recalled how Meyer and Davis transformed her own cantankerous vision — mushrooms beside saddles, faucets beside disco balls, moldings beside dog doors — into a cohesive design language.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Onigiri Gorichan serves delicate Koshihikari rice balls stuffed with salmon flakes, pickled plums or Spam and egg.
    — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of balls
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  • Props designer Sam Lancaster continues this motif by introducing several orbs in pivotal moments.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Considering that her designs—from the quirky and unmistakable totem collars to magic floating orbs and funky-fine rings—look like nothing else and immediately spark joy, Ashley Moubayed is keeping disco very much alive.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of orbs
Noun
  • In this procedure, uranium-containing material is formed into tiny spheres by dipping them into a hot silicone-oil bath.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Wagyu beef and lamb koobideh are formed into bite-size, plump spheres doused in a sweet tomato and sumac glaze.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of spheres
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