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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
Venus in Aquarius is energizing your ninth house of exploration and higher learning, while Jupiter magnifies your charisma and confidence amidst transiting your sign.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Balancing power amid competing external interests magnifies Turkey’s dilemma.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Seeing the actual act of ejaculation on-screen magnifies the euphoria of this moment and how much joy can be derived from prioritizing and pleasuring yourself as well as others.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The breach, triggered by hackers exploiting a vulnerable legacy server, exposed a critical flaw—one that hybrid work only magnifies.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Disney magnifies the impact of this even further by integrating brands into its stories.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Consider that debt magnifies your gains and losses.
—Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
When touch is coupled with a positive emotional connection with others, that magnifies our wellness benefits.
—Dennis Ledenkof, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Startup leaders often believe higher revenues will fix any issues, but scaling too fast, without profitability, magnifies losses and accelerates failure.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Balancing power amid competing external interests magnifies Turkey’s dilemma.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Seeing the actual act of ejaculation on-screen magnifies the euphoria of this moment and how much joy can be derived from prioritizing and pleasuring yourself as well as others.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The breach, triggered by hackers exploiting a vulnerable legacy server, exposed a critical flaw—one that hybrid work only magnifies.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Disney magnifies the impact of this even further by integrating brands into its stories.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Consider that debt magnifies your gains and losses.
—Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
When touch is coupled with a positive emotional connection with others, that magnifies our wellness benefits.
—Dennis Ledenkof, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Startup leaders often believe higher revenues will fix any issues, but scaling too fast, without profitability, magnifies losses and accelerates failure.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifies
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Encouraging employees to explore new ideas, take thoughtful risks, and reflect on their experiences unlocks potential that elevates both individuals and organizations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Crutchfield wanted the job, but… Who elevates the coach who worked for the guy who just got fired?—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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This unique and limited-edition whisky series celebrates the collaborative efforts of Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Warehouse and Samples Coordinator George Paterson.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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These include Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Comme des Garçons, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace, Vivienne Westwood and Yohji Yamamoto, in a vibrant documentary style film that embraces and celebrates their creativity, skill and innovation.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The watch is paired with a white rubber strap which enhances the contrast even further.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Technology heightens customer experiences, improving transaction times, personalization, inventory costs, and reputation.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Dec. 2024
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This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.—
Gary D. Alexander,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024
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The wellness experience deepens with Rituais Natureza Curativa, which leads six days of immersive ceremonies.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Magnifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifies. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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