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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
An average of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.0 to 3.0 occur each year in the Greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.
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Quakebot, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of earthquakes have been registered in the region since Feb. 1, with the strongest being a magnitude 5.3 that struck on Feb. 4.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Thirteen of Monday’s quakes registered magnitudes greater than 4, while several more with similar magnitudes struck on Tuesday.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Over the last century, 10 earthquakes with magnitudes of six or larger have occurred within 250 kilometers of Saturday's quake.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
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Quakebot, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of earthquakes have been registered in the region since Feb. 1, with the strongest being a magnitude 5.3 that struck on Feb. 4.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Thirteen of Monday’s quakes registered magnitudes greater than 4, while several more with similar magnitudes struck on Tuesday.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Over the last century, 10 earthquakes with magnitudes of six or larger have occurred within 250 kilometers of Saturday's quake.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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Apple's Long-Term Positioning Against this backdrop, Apple’s investment takes on strategic significance.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the book’s strongest moments, Eden gestures toward the political significance of her culinary escapades abroad.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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That's why this guide doesn't get too deep into the weeds of megapixel counts, sensor sizes, and pixel peeping.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
26 Feb. 2025
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The set comes with a whopping 25 bins in varying sizes to make accessing your essentials effortless.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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This concern became the cornerstone of Firefly’s development and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trust to all those who are building GenAI tools regardless of the industry.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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However, the case report is a good reminder of the importance of proper menstrual cup placement and use, experts agreed.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
22 Feb. 2025
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The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Horizons suggest the unencumbered immensity of the Midwest.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here’s What To Expect From Nvidia’s ‘Massive’ Earnings Report What are the universal dimensions of inspiring leadership?—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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And there are many other questions that still need to be answered, including what dimensions are best for the automated zone.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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In discussing her practice, the painter speaks almost exclusively about a spiritual import.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are also fears that tariffs may be applied directly to gold imports, which is leading to stockpiling in the United States.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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These would be catastrophic consequences for the United States.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Yet, men who are accused of misconduct rarely face similar consequences.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Only the terrified face of a crying little girl reflects the enormity of what this all represents.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Three weeks after the blazes destroyed their homes, five families spoke to us about the enormity of their losses.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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