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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
Consider that debt magnifies your gains and losses.
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Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Roach’s value was magnified during last week’s 29-19 win over the Raiders.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2024
Considering Villa’s present state, where last season’s standout traits of ruthless transitions and a high defensive line are malfunctioning, the incredulity of conceding from your own attacking corner is magnified.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
This role has been magnified since the October 7 Hamas holiday attacks in Israel.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Roach’s value was magnified during last week’s 29-19 win over the Raiders.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2024
Considering Villa’s present state, where last season’s standout traits of ruthless transitions and a high defensive line are malfunctioning, the incredulity of conceding from your own attacking corner is magnified.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
This role has been magnified since the October 7 Hamas holiday attacks in Israel.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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Or if not a mirage, then results exaggerated by expectations so low that anything good would've looked great.Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
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As is often the case, A.I. isn’t so much changing the game as exaggerating a dynamic already at work: good translation draws on as much of life and experience and personality as good writing does.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Now, silver is also elevating even the most elegant manicures with just a few simple steps!Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Each has elevated and expanded that music for more than half a century, on recordings and concert stages alike.George Varga, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, with a level of demand that is surging at these rates comes intensifying environmental costs.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another testament to his value, perhaps, but also to a roster construction issue that has proved intractable as the season has gone along — and has intensified in recent weeks.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The couple posted adorable photos of their toddler celebrating her second Christmas.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Last year, many Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrated on December 25 for the first time, shifting away from Russian customs toward Western conventions and widely seen as a snub to Russia and its orthodox church, which has endorsed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 45,000 square-foot command post comes after the city set a $70 million budget to the precinct in 2018 to speed up response times and enhance the relationship between the community and police.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Involving users in critical activities, such as the selection and design phases, promotes a sense of ownership and helps ensure that the system is tailored to meet their needs.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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While some want to make America great by restricting immigration and promoting the American worker, others want to cut costs and increase efficiency no matter who does the work.Zachary Basu, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin’s limited supply and its emerging role as a digital store of value could heighten the urgency for nations to act quickly.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Characterization is heightened when a series is able to key in on clothing that makes sense for a cast.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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God please bless his family, comfort them and protect the hearts of his loved 1z.Newsweek, Newsweek, 22 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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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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