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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
Chaos follows this club around, even in the days after a victory of the magnitude of Sunday’s, which was earned at the death in a fittingly frantic fashion.
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Why does anyone tolerate the sheer magnitude?
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The fire department in Naypyidaw said the woman was successfully pulled from the rubble 91 hours after being buried when the building collapsed in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit midday Friday.
—David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Given the magnitude of the cuts, this seems unlikely.
HHS reaches into the lives of all Americans.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Why does anyone tolerate the sheer magnitude?
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The fire department in Naypyidaw said the woman was successfully pulled from the rubble 91 hours after being buried when the building collapsed in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit midday Friday.
—David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Given the magnitude of the cuts, this seems unlikely.
HHS reaches into the lives of all Americans.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Colossal is leaning into the pop culture significance of its invention, including setting up the pups for a photo shoot on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones, courtesy of Peter Jackson.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And when talking about muscle strength and size, time under tension—and that hurts-so-good burn that comes with it—isn’t the be all, end all.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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Prototypical size matters to the Bills for some positions, but safety isn’t one of them.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The future is incredibly inspiring as the brand continues to create awareness around the importance of fitness, movement and wellness.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clea told Muir about the importance of the camp for children with disabilities.—
David Muir,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 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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This will develop a series of benchmarks that provide rigorous metrics and assessment frameworks to measure how AI systems contribute to human flourishing across cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Coop’s ex-wife doesn’t completely despise him, and Amanda Peet manages to give her more dimension than what’s on the page.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trump announced a 90-day pause on countries that have not retaliated, temporarily lowering the high tariffs on nearly all trading partners to a baseline 10%, while raising the tax rate on imports from China, which had retaliated with tit-for-tat hikes on U.S. imports, to 125%.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This response comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU in March.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The consequences are disproportionately worse for families experiencing poverty that often lack the resources to help children catch up.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Given the enormity of the loan program, any quick transfer seems highly unlikely.—
Alan Blinder,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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What exact digit the diamond ring goes on can feel like mere semantics amid the grand enormity of the moment.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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