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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
With the dark moon in Scorpio, a zodiac sign known for its depth, intensity and association with all things hidden and macabre, this energy becomes magnified.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Some scientific evidence indicates combining alcohol and cannabis at the same time can magnify the effects of one or the other or both.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County will host Reflections of a Century: Celebrating Boca Raton’s 100 Years through Art between January 31, 2025, and March 29, 2025, to magnify the centennial festivities.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Magnesium can increase the absorption of sulfonylureas, potentially magnifying their effects.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Some scientific evidence indicates combining alcohol and cannabis at the same time can magnify the effects of one or the other or both.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County will host Reflections of a Century: Celebrating Boca Raton’s 100 Years through Art between January 31, 2025, and March 29, 2025, to magnify the centennial festivities.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Magnesium can increase the absorption of sulfonylureas, potentially magnifying their effects.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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The sapphire hues in the Voyager 2 mission photos were exaggerated by image processing to showcase the swirling cloud patterns more prominently.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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It's widely believed that Blanchard was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy; a rare form of abuse in which a guardian exaggerates or induces illness in a child for sympathy and attention.Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Some health experts said elevating Kennedy, even in an informal Trump administration position, could potentially lead to severe consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation’s public health overall.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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With Republicans taking control of the White House and the U.S. Senate, the battle over who controls the House has only intensified post-Election Day — and that runs right through some key, still-close races in Orange County.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Nelson Agholor #15 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals with Mark Andrews #89 during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore, on Thursday.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This year, Toyota showcased an impressive set of 10 concept cars to celebrate the two pillars of adventure and performance.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Outside the main doors, one large group of election observers congregated as Jefferson Davis lead them in a prayer. Davis, is a former Menomonee Falls village president who promoted false claims about the 2020 election and tried to overturn the results.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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When the film’s content was difficult to follow or more ambiguous like during Inception, activity was heightened in executive control brain regions.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s top aides expect to face lawsuits over these actions but believe they will ultimately be blessed by a conservative-majority high court.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pope Francis seemed to inadvertently bless the New Orleans Saints — which couldn't come at a better time, as the NFL team just excommunicated their head coach.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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