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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 scores in each dimension were based on 19 metrics, which were used to develop a weighted average.
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
The congressman's comments could reshape the narrative surrounding the origins of the buoy strategy, adding a bipartisan dimension to a debate that has largely been polarized along party lines.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
And David Harbour’s performance adds a whole other dimension to our Frankenstein.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
Aging impacts everyone and therefore intersects and compounds potential bias and stereotyping against other dimensions of diversity.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
The congressman's comments could reshape the narrative surrounding the origins of the buoy strategy, adding a bipartisan dimension to a debate that has largely been polarized along party lines.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
And David Harbour’s performance adds a whole other dimension to our Frankenstein.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
Aging impacts everyone and therefore intersects and compounds potential bias and stereotyping against other dimensions of diversity.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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For instance, the decrease in price and even physical size of core elements like batteries, processing chips and bandwidth have allowed for the creation of devices that provide previously unfathomable experiences.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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If the gift is more significant in size, tape pages together to create a custom design if the gift is larger.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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To re-create the epic scope of the original film and reimagine it for 2024 audiences, Scott reunited with many of his longtime collaborators.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a letter to Duncan, Hobbs said early drafts of the review, which have been released, made her question Duncan’s understanding of both Hobbs’s executive order for a list of recommendations to be produced for improving the execution process and the actual scope of work Duncan was hired to perform.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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They’re designed in soft, stretchy cotton denim with a variety of waist and inseam measurements available.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nielsen is ushering in a new era of media measurement, announcing a deal with TikTok.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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The ideology behind this approach, to the extent that there was one, went by a particularly unsexy name: legalism.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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You were bound to feel the full extent of these eclipses, as your birth chart is saturated with intense cardinal sign energy (that is, the energy of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn).Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc also offers a range of personalized customization services, including the premium custom nib service for Meisterstück writing instruments, allowing customers to create writing tools tailored to their individual preferences and writing styles.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Inside, guests can enjoy a chic black-and-white photo booth and admire mannequins showcasing Skims’ coveted collection in a diverse range of shades.Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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The entire goal post is the width of a five-dollar bill.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a terrace on the parlor floor that spans the width of the home.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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