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Recent Examples of magnitude The magnitude of the overnight damage is still unclear. Eric Zerkel, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025 Significant damage to buildings and structures begins to happen when the magnitude tops 5.5, experts say. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025 Tariffs of this magnitude are widely expected to increase prices paid by U.S. shoppers, since importers typically pass along a share of the cost of those higher taxes to consumers. Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025 The earthquake was immediately followed by several aftershocks measuring up to 3.0 magnitude. Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
Noun
  • Social media is a cornerstone of any successful marketing strategy, and in 2025, its significance will only grow.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Those three words — Neptune enters Aries — aren’t big enough to explain this significance.
    Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The bags currently retail for $9,000 and up but can resell for $30,000 or more, depending on size, color and condition.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Recently, Thomas-Rios sat down with The Kansas City Star’s culture and identity reporter, J.M. Banks, to talk about the importance of volunteering, honing her leadership skills and managing the upcoming conference.
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation’s secrets.
    David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Horizons suggest the unencumbered immensity of the Midwest.
    Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond its evolutionary and cognitive dimensions, the research could have practical applications for human health.
    Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The 14th edition of the Taipei Biennial will explore the many dimensions of yearning.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United States that went into effect earlier this month.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • New tariffs, including a 25% levy on steel and aluminum imports, along with a broader reciprocal tariff policy are set to be unveiled on April 2.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Research shows that narcissistic employees are more likely to behave unethically, potentially leading to legal consequences.
    Jonathan Gay, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
  • During community conversations with Latinas, the economic and health consequences of lacking health insurance were a common topic.
    Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The enormity of the stakes was evident Wednesday night when Earnhardt’s driver, Justin Allgaier, posted a speed not quick enough to secure himself a starting spot in Sunday’s Daytona 500.
    Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
  • King used the sounds of rockets, trains, explosions and grinding metal to convey the enormity of the moment.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025

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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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