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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
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The investment bank’s economists note that Brazil, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Vietnam have the highest proportion of products with a greater than 5% tariff differential compared to the rate at which the US taxes their nations’ goods.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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Noun
Those other countries don’t seem to have the same proportion of crass blowhards in their political structure as the U.S.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The investment bank’s economists note that Brazil, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Vietnam have the highest proportion of products with a greater than 5% tariff differential compared to the rate at which the US taxes their nations’ goods.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
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Crafted in a deep red wine hue, the dress also featured small crystal embellishments placed with precision and symmetry.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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It can be thought of as a collection of symmetries—transformations that leave a shape, a function or some other mathematical object unchanged in specific ways.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mary, Chrissy, Kamilla, Kyle, David, Star, and Sai (who got the advantage fast pass to the individual portion of the contest) then advanced to round two.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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Lenders calculate this ratio by dividing the property’s net operating income by its total debt obligations.—
Ryan Barone,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The researchers encouraged them to exercise for at least 300 minutes per week and to get their calories in a ratio of 55 percent carbohydrates, 15 percent protein, and 30 percent fat.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The hosts talk about the small sample size being used by fans, and whether many are overreacting.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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New infrared observations indicate that the asteroid measures between 174 feet and 220 feet in diameter -- about the size of the 10-story building, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Learn how protein and carbohydrates affect your body in the morning and how to balance the two at breakfast to fuel the start of your day.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Overall fat mass is correlated with disease, but correlation is not causation.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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The 38mm stainless steel case further underscores the correlation between vintage proportions (when watches typically measured 36mm and 38mm in diameter) and modern wearability.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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As a share of the economy, the executive order is likely the largest peacetime tax increase in U.S. history.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
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Nike shares fell 14%, while both Apple and Amazon lost 9% of their value.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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This includes revenues across television, online video, VOD and theatrical sectors and represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2025.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The growth trajectory represents a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025, with online video claiming the lion’s share at $9.4 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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