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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
What changed between then and now: Trump is president now and everything negative must be magnified.
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Now Paul is challenging Messi to a fight to settle the dispute -- the absurdity magnified because Paul is 29, 6-2 and 205 pounds and Messi is 37, 5-7 and 148.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration embarks on a monthlong reassessment of America’s trade relationships around the world, the negative impacts of uncertainty, felt over the past few weeks, could be magnified.
—Christina Wilkie,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Now Paul is challenging Messi to a fight to settle the dispute -- the absurdity magnified because Paul is 29, 6-2 and 205 pounds and Messi is 37, 5-7 and 148.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration embarks on a monthlong reassessment of America’s trade relationships around the world, the negative impacts of uncertainty, felt over the past few weeks, could be magnified.
—Christina Wilkie,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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Her depiction of her role at Facebook may or may not be exaggerated.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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If Reilly is right, Trump wouldn’t be the first world leader to exaggerate his accomplishments on the links.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Bottom Line Strong building materials elevate too-familiar design.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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By building a social and political movement that gave him coercive power over the GOP, he’s been able to punish heretics and elevate loyalists committed to advancing his agenda and interests.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s hardline approach to deporting immigrants has intensified America’s already-stark partisan divide.—
Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Trump has also intensified efforts to expand the border wall, adding new barriers along the southern border.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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One Step Back Game Informer celebrated their return by releasing their Game of the Year awards, celebrating the excellent gaming achievements of 2024, albeit a bit late.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, the team’s 2020 World Series title was celebrated by President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Check out the slam dunk deals below that’ll enhance the game-viewing experience and keep sports lovers fed and hydrated.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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In the state legislature, Fine promoted bills on school choice, immigration, combating antisemitism and other issues.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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On March 25, Princess Beatrice's friend Alice Naylor-Leyland posted pictures from their photo shoot promoting the HRH Princess Beatrice Baby Shower Collection from her Mrs. Alice brand.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Yet, at its core, it was purpose-built for rugby, with the goal of heightening the intense, electric atmosphere that defines the Sevens, said Paul Henry, a senior principal at Populous, the architecture firm behind the sports park.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Halle Bailey is stunning as Ariel and casting a Black girl as one of their most iconic princesses heightened the film’s appeal as a Little Mermaid for a new generation.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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In another development, the Vatican announced that Francis would appear Sunday morning to bless faithful from his 10th floor suite at the hospital.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Vatican announced that before returning to the Vatican, Francis would appear on Sunday morning to bless faithful from his 10th floor suite at the hospital.—
Giada Zampano,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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