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as in significance
the quality or state of being important
the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated
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as in vastness
the quality or state of being very large
the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the magnitude of the planned skyscraper is totally disproportionate with that of the other buildings on the block
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Recent Examples of magnitude
Tuesday's earthquake comes days after another magnitude 3.0 temblor hit New Jersey on Aug. 2 and was felt as far as New York.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Given the urgency, importance, and magnitude of the challenge of meeting the United States’ growing electricity needs and to accomplish the intent of the executive orders, DOE should designate both INL and ORNL as locations to host new nuclear reactors.
—Daniel Stout, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
Since 1950, only 43 other quakes of this magnitude and larger have occurred within 155 miles (250 kilometers) of Saturday’s event, according to the USGS.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The National Seismological Center of the University of Chile recorded a 4.3 magnitude earthquake in the area around the mine on Thursday.
—Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Given the urgency, importance, and magnitude of the challenge of meeting the United States’ growing electricity needs and to accomplish the intent of the executive orders, DOE should designate both INL and ORNL as locations to host new nuclear reactors.
—Daniel Stout, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
Since 1950, only 43 other quakes of this magnitude and larger have occurred within 155 miles (250 kilometers) of Saturday’s event, according to the USGS.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The National Seismological Center of the University of Chile recorded a 4.3 magnitude earthquake in the area around the mine on Thursday.
—Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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In the wake of the loss, the new album’s significance in her life has grown stronger.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In October, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission recommended the City Council deny the more recent request for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the Judge Barry House, based on findings about the building’s significance and architecture.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Last year, Disney agreed to pay the NBA $2.6 billion a year — nearly twice the size of its previous deal — in order to keep a package of games that includes the NBA Finals.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Pepper Cannon also adjusts easily to so many different grind sizes.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Aug. 2025
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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for TAP, which the report stressed as being of key importance.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first gradient of importance is the difference between skin temperature (93 F) versus the core (98.6 F), a gradient of 5.6 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Not even the best paintings or photographs can ever trace its immensity; only fractions can be glimpsed and never held for long.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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For Córdova, that path began with a moment of astonishment: watching a television program about neutron stars as a young woman, she was struck by the immensity of the cosmos and felt the pull of a question that would guide her for a lifetime — how does the universe work?—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The series does not shy away from examining the racial dimension of the disaster and its aftermath.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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The main thrust of democratic socialism—economic fairness—resonates with many Americans, but potentially more so with racial minorities due to their history of exclusion from the workforce, housing, and other critical dimensions of the American ecosystem.—
Jerel Ezell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The tariffs would go into effect 21 days after the signing of the order, meaning that both India and Russia might have time to negotiate with the administration on the import taxes.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Across the economy, there is evidence that import taxes are raising prices and slowing growth.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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The consequences are easy to spot: • Technology is being deployed faster than teams can adapt.—
Erik Greenstein,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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These consequences, Singer believes, include deterring certain organizations and future city councils from wanting to do business with one another.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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While the enormity of the cast means some of the characters inevitably go underdeveloped, performances are compelling across the board.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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The sheer enormity of all this bad news, day after day, is disheartening.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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