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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
The dimensions of the buildings are even, with the exception of the one building in which most of us still live, number 35, the tallest.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Is this parallel dimension the Mushroom Kingdom?
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
The relational dimensions of the concept disappeared entirely, replaced by the language of individual emotional regulation.
—Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Once activated with a magnet, this effect gives each nail glittery dimension that looks exactly like the fizz in your favorite spritz.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Is this parallel dimension the Mushroom Kingdom?
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
The relational dimensions of the concept disappeared entirely, replaced by the language of individual emotional regulation.
—Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Once activated with a magnet, this effect gives each nail glittery dimension that looks exactly like the fizz in your favorite spritz.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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The three zoning districts have some differing conditions, the board report said — the data center district, for example, allows for taller buildings than the other two types and requires a significantly larger minimum lot size.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Panama Canal Authority charges fees based on the size and type of ships that are using the waterway and rates are uniform, impartial, and non-discriminatory , according to the European Parliamentary Research Service.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the scope of the problem Petzke described to the committee remains unclear even after Little signed the bill into law.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to the California Department of Water Resources, the April 1 snowpack measurement at Phillips Station is the second lowest on record.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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That means horology—the study of time’s measurement—has a very long history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The extent of the impact will depend on how long the energy flows from the Middle East are cut off, said BNP Paribas’ Rong.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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