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as in enlarged
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as in intensified
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as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive
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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family
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as in deepened
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers
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Recent Examples of magnified
Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Well, Lisa’s was much more magnified than mine.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Child custody in an urban jungle Raising children in New York City presents unique challenges, and these can be magnified when couples go through a divorce.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
This type of public outpouring is common when someone dies, and is magnified tenfold when a celebrity or public figure is involved.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The risks of the can or bottle are of course magnified when one drinks to excess, but the line can be a blurry one.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
This happens because every small movement is exaggerated and magnified at macro focus distances.
—PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
The risk of that happening is magnified by the amount of money that the studios have got on the line.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
Instead of producing game-breaking plays, the mistakes were magnified.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Well, Lisa’s was much more magnified than mine.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Child custody in an urban jungle Raising children in New York City presents unique challenges, and these can be magnified when couples go through a divorce.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
This type of public outpouring is common when someone dies, and is magnified tenfold when a celebrity or public figure is involved.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The risks of the can or bottle are of course magnified when one drinks to excess, but the line can be a blurry one.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
This happens because every small movement is exaggerated and magnified at macro focus distances.
—PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
The risk of that happening is magnified by the amount of money that the studios have got on the line.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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These improvements elevated food carts into trusted community assets, enhancing their reputation and fostering consumer confidence.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Conceived during an administration often synonymous with malaise elevated to a kind of national mood lighting, the department emerged as a federal colossus, ostensibly designed to manage the nation’s educational system with promises of equity, excellence, and upward mobility.—
Michael S. Rose,
National Review,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Those theories only intensified after Live Nation — one of the world’s biggest touring companies, which backed Bey’s most recent trek, the Renaissance World Tour — reposted the musician’s teasers on its own socials.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.—
Andrea Kendall-Taylor,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2024
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The pair then celebrated a ceremony renewing their wedding vows on their E!—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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In a few days, Jimmy Carter will be celebrated in a towering cathedral in Washington by fellow American presidents, noted humanitarians and other world leaders.—
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Please ignore the exaggerated political hyperbole and keep in mind her passion for helping others.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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This comes after Elon Musk — tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency — repeatedly trumpeted exaggerated claims of Social Security fraud.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The mother was charged with two second-degree counts of aggravated assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, one count of first-degree witness tampering with threat of force, and one count of third-degree hindering, per Daily Voice.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The actor was charged with three counts of third-degree assault, one count of second-degree harassment and one count of aggravated harassment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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An ordinary guy like me can be blessed with an extraordinary opportunity like this.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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