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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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2
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
Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 15 Mar. 2025
For example, the proportion of Black Floridians with postsecondary credentials has, alarmingly, trended downward.
—Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But the Ray’s best feature is its excellent sound, pumping out clear, musical, and surprisingly meaty audio for a bar proportioned more like a Bluetooth speaker.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Lukáš Dostál held the hosts in a battle that saw them out-shot nearly two to one, with that proportion being even more lopsided at points in the third period, by halting 28 pucks.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 15 Mar. 2025
For example, the proportion of Black Floridians with postsecondary credentials has, alarmingly, trended downward.
—Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
According to data from the U.S. Treasury, 20% of the 2025 fiscal year budget was proportioned for social security, with 14% for national defense.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But the Ray’s best feature is its excellent sound, pumping out clear, musical, and surprisingly meaty audio for a bar proportioned more like a Bluetooth speaker.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
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Household items such as rugs and lamps, which themselves can be appreciated for their geometric order and symmetry, are placed in the gallery areas not as remote museum pieces but in some semblance of their practical uses.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Prince William Poses with King Frederik of Denmark as the Countries Face Off in Soccer: 'May the Best Team Win' There’s a symmetry to William’s love of Aston Villa and this year: He was born in 1982 when Villa coincidentally last won Europe's most prestigious club trophy, the European Cup.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The residential portion spans almost 2,700 square foot with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with soaring double-height ceilings, oversized arched windows, and a sleek gas fireplace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bernstein’s model to identify quality stocks examines factors including year-over-year sales growth, debt ratios and EBIT margins.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there’s a standard one-to-one ratio between implementing an app and the effort for tech services to implement it.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Despite his criticism over the cost of her preparation or the size of her support team, Wu did well in standing up for the city, Kraft said.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Because the females of the species tend to be twice the size of the males—and prone to eating their lovers if given a chance.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Statistically, a career-high 12.6% walk rate balances a career-high 16.4% Sw/Str rate.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Terra-cotta has become an iconic shade for Italian color palettes; other hues, like neutrals, balance the boldness of the rustic hues to elicit serenity in any room.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Big data excels at identifying correlations within existing datasets.—
Jay Patel,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Like many varieties of food dyes, there has been some correlation to tumors and cancer cells, according to a study from the Center for Science in Public Interest.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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This history raises concerns that Enphase’s current share price of around $60 could potentially fall below $40 if similar conditions recur.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The ordinance also would require companies to offer liability insurance and share data on their food deliveries within Boston.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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In offering these temptingly low rates, Tesla is solving a short-term problem of generating income from its cars.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Another study that looked at U.S. outbreaks between 1989 and 1991 put the rate of SSPE at roughly 1 out of every 4,600 measles cases.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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