1
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
Porter said the results illuminate the magnitude of the groundwater crisis in the Southwest, which is particularly helpful for state officials and lawmakers.
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Ring While the United States Geological Survey stresses that factors like the distance from the earthquake, type of soil a building is built on and construction design are all key factors, damage begins to occur if an earthquake reaches somewhere between 4 or 5 magnitude.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The magnitude of potential costs for making changes to Tier 2 benefits underscores the importance of being cautious.
—Derek Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
So much energy has built up in the zone that even a magnitude 8 earthquake wouldn't relieve it.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Ring While the United States Geological Survey stresses that factors like the distance from the earthquake, type of soil a building is built on and construction design are all key factors, damage begins to occur if an earthquake reaches somewhere between 4 or 5 magnitude.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The magnitude of potential costs for making changes to Tier 2 benefits underscores the importance of being cautious.
—Derek Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
So much energy has built up in the zone that even a magnitude 8 earthquake wouldn't relieve it.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
Noun
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These drinks were likely of social, religious and medical significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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The facility also gained cultural significance as the birthplace of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, which were introduced in 1991, though the origin story has been the subject of litigation.—
Piper Heath,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
Noun
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In terms of the size of the effect, both improvements and reductions were moderate.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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The efficiency of these water harvesters depends on decreasing the size of the filaments and the mesh holes.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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When 44 percent of your games are decided by one run, there’s no underselling the importance of one big swing.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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China imports the majority of its oil from neighboring Russia, but the importance of Iran should not be overlooked.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 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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But others, thankfully, find a way to talk about the immensity of caregiving and domestic work without degrading it.—
Elissa Strauss,
Glamour,
10 May 2025
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Grand villas are typified by their vast dimensions and sophisticated architectural style.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The various dragons really pop as digital creations given new dimension, including the ginormous monster that acts as a final boss requiring an epic human/beast team-up to defeat.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Turkey relies heavily on energy imports, including from Iran, and rising oil prices due to the conflict could aggravate inflation and further strain its troubled economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Last month, authorities responded by suspending cattle, horse and bison imports along the US-Mexico border, according to a news release from the USDA.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Bass has been quicker to respond this time around, announcing a nightly curfew for downtown, warning of consequences for those who vandalize or commit violence and spelling out the real-world impacts of the ICE arrests on her constituents.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Don’t Write It Alone Many thought leaders or entrepreneurs have an incredible story or framework to share, but they get stalled for years by the enormity of writing a full-length book.—
Adrian Gostick,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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This may be an exercise in explicit bias or an attempt to shield the pope and his reputation from the enormity of this revelation.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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