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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
Balancing power amid competing external interests magnifies Turkey’s dilemma.
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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
The absence of risk magnifies this defect in signal quality.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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
The absence of risk magnifies this defect in signal quality.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifies
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The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Giant tortoises are the longest-living reptiles The world’s oldest living land animal, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise, celebrates his unofficial 192nd birthday this December 4.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Almost half of American dog owners celebrates their pets' birthday, while 37 percent cook food specifically for them, and 16 percent take them to work.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Creating a narrative that includes employees as brand advocates not only enhances their engagement but also fosters loyalty and advocacy among customers.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sites' proximity to NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia heightens the potential threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
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Gooch's sympathetic biography deepens the picture of Haring as a Warhol-like genius.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This new finding challenges earlier results and strengthens the case that Jupiter-family comets — short-period comets that orbit the sun in less than 20 years — could have been crucial in delivering water to early Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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