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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
The most significant earthquake recorded in the area was a magnitude 7.9 event, which struck in December 1950.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The task force also noted that supplementation with vitamin D with or without calcium can increase the incidence of kidney stones, though the magnitude of this harm was assessed as small.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Its position on a subduction zone — where the Indo-Australia tectonic plate moves beneath the Pacific Plate — means earthquakes of greater than magnitude 6 are not uncommon and the country’s buildings are intended to withstand quakes.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
That’s unimpressive enough, but the magnitude of their issues at home goes deeper than that.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The task force also noted that supplementation with vitamin D with or without calcium can increase the incidence of kidney stones, though the magnitude of this harm was assessed as small.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Its position on a subduction zone — where the Indo-Australia tectonic plate moves beneath the Pacific Plate — means earthquakes of greater than magnitude 6 are not uncommon and the country’s buildings are intended to withstand quakes.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
That’s unimpressive enough, but the magnitude of their issues at home goes deeper than that.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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Aside from the military significance of Russia's all but imminent pullback from the region, the financial blow to Russia is massive.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The paper casts new light on the enigmatic significance of the monument in prehistoric Britain.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The story stayed on track until the Grinch, whose heart grew three sizes, went up the ladder to help Cindy Lou Who put a big star on top of Whoville’s Christmas tree.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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The House of Sport is double to triple the size of a regular 50,000 square foot location.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Stock exchange listing rules globally must stress the importance of human and labor rights standards.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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This year’s report shows that the focus on exit planning has increased fivefold since 2013, driven by a growing recognition of its importance for successful transitions.Craig West, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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So my mind sinks in this immensity: and foundering is sweet in such a sea.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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But with a play like Our Town — where its enduring miracle is both its granular mundanity and its immensity — the imagination is going to start firing.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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The panoramic glass roof is superb, and the rear legroom is good considering the car's dimensions.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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The site, expected to open next year, is a feat of engineering considering the narrow dimensions of the fresh land below it, where old waters have been drained to create a 52,888-capacity arena that has been earmarked to host matches at the 2028 European Championship.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kelty, a Tesla veteran who helped build up its U.S. battery operations, said investing in U.S.-based manufacturing helps drive down costs and boosts GM’s global competitiveness by reducing reliance on imports.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect's tariff plans generally concern a 60 percent extra cost on Chinese goods and up to 20 percent on imports from other countries.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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But some farms list the chemical in their monthly pesticide use reports to the state without any apparent consequence, Paige reports.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Experts fear consequences of undermining trust in vaccine Last year, 652 people in Louisiana died of COVID, including five children.Rosemary Westwood, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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The chaos that followed in the hours after the capital’s fall gave a stark reminder of the enormity of that task.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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This album is a call to wrap your deepest self around the enormity at hand.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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