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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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Zucker has since elevated to occasional top-six minutes and is fourth on the team with 23 points.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This causes turtles to float in an awkward position with their rear ends elevated—making swimming considerably difficult and preventing the animal from diving far beneath the surface.Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The negative chatter only intensified after Davis declined to commit to bringing Pierce back in 2025 earlier this month.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state officials said the new operating rules for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project that were developed over the last three years will bring greater stability to the state’s supplies in the face of worsening droughts intensified by climate change.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Christmas and the start of Hannukah have only been celebrated on the same day five times in the past century, and its rarity underscores its significance.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The couple, who recently celebrated their 20-year wedding anniversary, are parents to daughter Antonia, 19, and sons Gino, 17, and Joey, 14.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Just wish Landman would give Demi Moore more to dig into than an exaggerated cameo.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the business world, including cybersecurity, its capabilities are often exaggerated, leading to inflated expectations.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In New York, first-degree murder charges are reserved for killings with aggravated circumstances, such as those involving police officers, torture or if someone is hired to kill.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Three of the men involved who committed the fatal assault – Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral – were each found guilty of aggravated murder.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
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Interactive events and networking opportunities also enhanced the experience.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their power has been further enhanced by traditional loyalty from students and their families, as well as the value of social networks and intergenerational connections enjoyed by alumni after graduation.Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Wrapped in more than 18 windows, the city condo is blessed with an abundance of light, and its careful (and uber-luxe) renovation gleams with custom millwork.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Some versions of the tradition call for getting a pomegranate blessed while attending church, then hanging the fruit on the front door from Christmas until New Year’s.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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