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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
Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The conflict’s effects are magnified because the region is the epicenter of oil production, and oil is, well, literally the fuel for the global economy.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
That image is then magnified and focused on some kind of screen.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Internal studies show 30 percent increased collagen production after use of the cream, with results synergistically magnified when paired with the serum or lotion.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Its bright white buildings starkly contrast the surrounding brown beige and otherwise beachy surroundings, and upon entering Viceroy, its unique design is only magnified.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
As a matter of technique, the artist’s SECONDARY then represents a kind of apotheosis of such an approach, magnified here in evocative superimpositions.
—Tim Griffin, Artforum, 1 May 2022
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That’s magnified even more with the NFL salary cap continuing to increase due to the league’s record media contract.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The conflict’s effects are magnified because the region is the epicenter of oil production, and oil is, well, literally the fuel for the global economy.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
That image is then magnified and focused on some kind of screen.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Internal studies show 30 percent increased collagen production after use of the cream, with results synergistically magnified when paired with the serum or lotion.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Its bright white buildings starkly contrast the surrounding brown beige and otherwise beachy surroundings, and upon entering Viceroy, its unique design is only magnified.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
As a matter of technique, the artist’s SECONDARY then represents a kind of apotheosis of such an approach, magnified here in evocative superimpositions.
—Tim Griffin, Artforum, 1 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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Bob Squier, a Democrat, and Roger Ailes, a Republican, appeared as dueling talking heads on the Today show in the 1980s in part because their profiles had been elevated by regular appearances on Page Six.Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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The groom kept his look relaxed yet elevated in a tan suit, white button-down shirt, and, of course, no shoes.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Rescue teams searching for people missing from the storm have intensified their efforts in nearby ravines and the Albufera wetlands as well as at sea using specialist search boats.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The surge in casualties is primarily due to relentless missile strikes and intensified use of glide bombs, particularly in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, along with drone attacks near the front lines in Kherson.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The country’s economic woes deepened over the past year, with inflation at a record high and more than 40% of Argentinians now living in poverty.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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This journey in Malawi and Tanzania both reinforced my commitment to global health and deepened my resolve to foster inclusivity in every aspect of life, including our workplaces and communities.Subha Barry, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Gary Robinson, founder of Magnum Drywall in San Jose, has a couple of big interests — aviation and country music — and both were celebrated Thursday night when he was honored with the 50th annual Distinguished Citizen award from the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council of Scouting America.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, a Colorado Springs Republican and the party’s top House official, celebrated the results Thursday night.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Like any good network soap, Grey’s loves to torture us with exaggerated teaser clips.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Because of the same exaggerated respect for states, each elects two of the 100 senators.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Though Spencer had proclaimed his innocence from the beginning, he was found guilty of aggravated robbery and sentenced to life in prison.Terry W., The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
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Yes, but: Robberies and aggravated assaults tripled in Boston in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period last year.Russell Contreras, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
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Baseball’s leaner, meaner look is further enhanced by sports’ least taxing commercial breaks; at two minutes and five seconds per pod, the sponsor messages blow by faster than a Ben Joyce heater.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Integrating rotating detonation rocket engine Venus Aerospace enhanced the traditional ramjet concept by integrating a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) into the VDR2.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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This man needs to accept that he’s been blessed with five beautiful and healthy children, thank his lucky stars and stop being selfish.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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We were blessed to have him in our lives for 17 years.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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