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as in to exaggerate
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 to elevate
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 to intensify
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 to celebrate
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 magnify
Those claims were magnified by conservative news outlets, including Fox News, as well as Trump loyalists on social media, popular podcasts and talk shows.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
As the planet settles in front of the star during its journey, the light begins to curve around the planet, magnifying the light of the star.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families — some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Injuries, bad trades or bad signings are magnified for small-market teams like the Orioles.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
As the planet settles in front of the star during its journey, the light begins to curve around the planet, magnifying the light of the star.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families — some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Injuries, bad trades or bad signings are magnified for small-market teams like the Orioles.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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And the singer is certainly not exaggerating: hopping onto the guests-only ferry out to Palomino Island feels like moving from paradise to heaven itself.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Other Reddit users are offering their takes, with many agreeing that the woman might be exaggerating her symptoms.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The podcast has already earned several accolades, and the Ohio native says there are big plans to elevate the show even further.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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At a special meeting in Detroit, the SMART board also voted to elevate Tiffany Gunter, who had been the system’s deputy general manager and chief operating officer, to replace Ferrell.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The rumors intensified after Red Bull ousted former team principal Christian Horner.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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But as the region shifted back to a dry pattern, fire behavior intensified.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bridgestone Retail Operations donated the van and $100,000 to celebrate Bridgestone's 10-year anniversary with Boys & Girls Clubs.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Traverse City Food & Wine, which will celebrate the region's 50-plus wineries and the peak of Michigan's agriculture season, will take place Aug. 20-24 with a farm-to-table theme.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Senate Bill 6, authored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, seeks to bolster grid reliability, enhance outage protections for residential consumers, adjust transmission cost allocations and improve ERCOT's load forecasting transparency.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Moreover, while improving soil health and biodiversity, ranchers can enhance productivity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Ads have popped up around NYC promoting Roan’s next single, teasing an August 1st release date.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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As the response from Israel made many ask about the equally horrific impact and death of innocents in Gaza, those debates and demonstrations heightened, particularly on college campuses globally.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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If your emotions feel especially heightened, trust them.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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After all manner of hoop-jumping, though, the government finally blessed the alliance between Paramount Global and Skydance on July 23, and — barring another unexpected twist — the two will become one exactly one week from today (August 7).—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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So we’re really blessed that our partners see the vision.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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