1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Data indicate that male applicants tend to come from more racial and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and a greater proportion pursue graduate degrees than their female colleagues.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
The city is also extending bar and restaurant hours, something that would take an impossible feat of mighty proportions to do in Boston.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Data indicate that male applicants tend to come from more racial and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and a greater proportion pursue graduate degrees than their female colleagues.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Verb
To put that percentage into further context, Newsweek analyzed what similarly proportioned wedding spending would look like for Americans in professions such as construction, nursing and law.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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Cutting them up based on size, shape, or symmetry can lead to rotting and disease.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Put formal back into formal living rooms by aiming for symmetry with your design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Specific financial arrangements have not been announced, though a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit that provides programming for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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However, the cap would have only covered a small portion of the losses caused by the collapse of the bridge, AG Brown said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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But like Gilgeous-Alexander, Wagler gets to the free throw line at a high rate, has a stellar assist-turnover ratio, and shoots the ball well with even more 3-point volume than Gilgeous-Alexander had.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Monthly car payments have jumped by $390 to $525 in the same period, but growing earnings have meant that the payment-to-income ratio has remained at around 10%.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Equally staggering is its size in comparison to the next largest gold nugget found in the Western Hemisphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Saranrom Thai is as pinched as a back alley, a simple geometry of concrete, wood and brick, and balances frank heat and funk with cooling freshness.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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University City balances affordability with growth potential.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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But correlation isn’t enough for prediction if the patterns aren’t consistent, which is often the case.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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And there have been a number of studies supporting a correlation between spending and winning.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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BuzzFeed announced the sale late Monday, saying Allen Family Digital had agreed to pay $3 apiece for 40 million shares, representing a 52% stake in the company.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tell students not to click unexpected links, share codes or respond to scary messages without checking first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Countrywide, the vaccination rate wasn’t nearly as high as some other countries, but plenty of individual locations far exceeded the target Fauci set out.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The budgeting process for PEPFAR funding is complex – Congress gives a five-year window for much of the money to be spent, but analysts say that the current rate of spending on the program is way behind compared to previous years.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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