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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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What Happened to the Reactor The reactor is one of the three at the Onagawa plant, north of the Fukushima Daiichi plant where three reactors melted following a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, releasing large amounts of radiation.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Gold purchases by central banks in developing countries have remained the primary force driving prices, but the magnitude of their stockpiling suggests intentions beyond merely hedging against geopolitical risk.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The magnitude of the losses in those Big Tech companies dragged down the Nasdaq Composite, which fell 2.76%.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
During the California Gold Rush, San Francisco was almost wiped out by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Gold purchases by central banks in developing countries have remained the primary force driving prices, but the magnitude of their stockpiling suggests intentions beyond merely hedging against geopolitical risk.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The magnitude of the losses in those Big Tech companies dragged down the Nasdaq Composite, which fell 2.76%.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
During the California Gold Rush, San Francisco was almost wiped out by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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And there’s the historical significance of the candidates themselves: Harris, 60, would be the first woman and the first person of South Asian descent to serve as U.S. President.TIME Staff, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mexico's obsession with Korean series — and more cultural curiosity While Mickey’s cultural identity is not a focal point, García-Rulfo, who has played his fair share of drug dealers, recognized the significance of his portrayal of a Mexican lawyer.Max Gao, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, doing so resulted in no measurable change in fruit size or total quantity.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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There will be a wind event this week, but nothing like the conditions that caused the fire to explode in size last week, officials said.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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While the cameras were rolling, Anderson taught the climbers about the importance of temperate rainforests (Tongass National Forest is the world’s largest at nearly 17 million acres) and took them salmon fishing.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Given the importance of manpower in a war of attrition, the first battlefield employment of thousands of North Korean troops recently deployed to Russia marks another escalation in non-European involvement.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Its timeless immensity and beautiful stillness helps reframe our ridiculously anxious era into something more meaningful.Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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My destination was the kiln of the Mojave Desert and, sequestered within that immensity of thirst, a line on the thermometer: 120 degrees Fahrenheit.Outside Online, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
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The New Destination of Joy Concepts from introductory psychology textbooks took on a new, hands-on dimension in our rodent driving laboratory.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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This artwork, known for its blend of text, symbols and vibrant colors, is considered one of Basquiat’s more evocative pieces, and its integration into the Dom Pérignon collection adds an artistic dimension to the wine experience.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Economists say Trump’s proposal now — for tariffs of 50% to 60% on imports from China and 10% to 20% on all other imports — would crush the economy and do little to preserve jobs.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Chinese officials laser-focused on stabilizing their faltering economy are also mindful of the tariffs of 60% or more that Trump has vowed to impose on all Chinese imports.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many fear the solution more than the consequences of not acting.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Because, of course, these content creators are undoubtedly well-versed in the consequences of influencing in the wild.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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The enormity of apparent problems described in the Masliah dossier stunned 11 neuroscientists who agreed to review it for Science.science.org, science.org, 26 Sep. 2024
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The truth is, no one can ever be prepared for the loss of a child, and the enormity of the emotions that follow can be deeply personal, complicated, and isolating.Gina Moffa, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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