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as in exaggerates
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 elevates
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 intensifies
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 celebrates
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 magnifies
As a result, light from the same object can arrive at our telescopes at different times, and this magnifies the background object.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That adds up to indirect costs to consumers, through the health and climate effects of burning more fuel, and direct pocketbook costs too; buying more gasoline magnifies the effect of price hikes.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Partly because wealth magnifies risk perception.
—Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Minimalism magnifies the excellence.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Centralization magnifies these costs.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The 7th house is more about one-on-one bonds, while the 11th house magnifies the potential of a united community.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For Asia’s two most populous countries, their huge scale magnifies the risks.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That adds up to indirect costs to consumers, through the health and climate effects of burning more fuel, and direct pocketbook costs too; buying more gasoline magnifies the effect of price hikes.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Partly because wealth magnifies risk perception.
—Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Minimalism magnifies the excellence.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Centralization magnifies these costs.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The 7th house is more about one-on-one bonds, while the 11th house magnifies the potential of a united community.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For Asia’s two most populous countries, their huge scale magnifies the risks.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifies
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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tainy’s Prometheus — is portrayed by Feid, dressed in an oversized leather coat and lit in a manner that exaggerates his grills in an eerie way.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Every inch of Weese’s design is monumental and extraordinary, but it was created in service to a public transportation system that elevates the daily lives of its users in the most democratic way.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have long recognized that climate change intensifies heat waves.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chronic low back or sciatic pain that intensifies monthly may be treated as a musculoskeletal problem.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Vitamin C Super Serum+ promotes a more youthful and healthy-looking complexion by improving the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, revealing smoother and brighter-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The steamy climate, which promotes overgrown plant life, doesn’t help.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Conversation becomes your stage as the Full Moon blesses your 3rd House of Communication, inviting you to make a heartfelt call, accept (or offer) neighborly help, or present a creation of yours to others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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This uncertainty heightens individual anxiety and that in turn manifests in a diminished personal sense of well being.—
Dr. Howard A. Selinger,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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