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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
The fact that Roth IRAs are also not subject to RMDs adds another dimension.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Conscious experience is a different dimension altogether.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Kennor recommends adding color to create texture and dimension.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Conscious experience is a different dimension altogether.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Kennor recommends adding color to create texture and dimension.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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Crew has an amazing sight in store Four days later during the lunar flyby, the moon will appear to be the size of a basketball held at arm’s length.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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No matter the size, the decor is all Old World luxury—brocade upholstery, crystal lamp bases, and marble counters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Calls for unity imply that there’s a divide, but attendees had varying views on its scope and cause.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Popular Science Korea took field measurements that day and found that sound pressure exceeded 100 decibels near the venue, which is roughly the volume of a chainsaw.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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This, as a result, limits measurement precision.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The extent of the impact will depend on how long the energy flows from the Middle East are cut off, said BNP Paribas’ Rong.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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