ENLARGEMENT Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

enlargement

noun

Definition of enlargement

as in photo

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as in expansion

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Recent Examples of enlargement Persistent node enlargement that doesn’t resolve within a few weeks, swelling that appears on one side of the body only, or fatigue accompanied by fever all warrant a medical conversation. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 But enlargement brings complexity. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 5 June 2026 When to Talk to a Doctor Persistent swelling in one limb, visible lymph node enlargement paired with fatigue, or swelling that follows cancer treatment all warrant a physician conversation. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 According to the Marfan Foundation, the genetic aortic and vascular condition can cause aortic enlargement, which can be life-threatening. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for enlargement

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Noun

First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
The woman provided police and Globo with photos of her injuries.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of photo

Noun

Continue reading … BENCH BRAWL — Democratic lawmaker calls for SCOTUS expansion, says GOP 'stole' seats.

— , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Depicting the rise and spectacular fall of an Anglo- and Euro-centric civilization, the series was originally presented as an allegorical warning about imperial expansion to the then-young nation.

— Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of expansion

Noun

Duff looks at photographs laid out in front of her—captured between 2001 and 2025—with each one showing a different era of her beauty journey.

— Lauren Alberti, Allure, 6 July 2026
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets with the Kursk region governor in Moscow on June 30, 2026.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of photograph

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Rreal Tacos continued its explosive growth, a local brewery released a commemorative beer available only at Six Flags and more happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Now, Mattel reports five quarters of consecutive sales growth for American Girl, even as Barbie and Polly Pocket sales slow.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of growth

Noun

In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
The history of peacemaking – from Kadesh to the Dayton Accords that ended the Bosnian war, to the Belfast Agreement that halted the 30-year sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland – shows that public blowups and threats to walk out are normal stages, not proof of failure.

— Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

Definition of blowup

Noun

Both Poland and Finland reacted to the escalation by scrambling fighter jets and imposing aviation restriction zones.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 July 2026
That requires a control plane that applies and enforces these rules within the AI workflow as an agent makes decisions about the data, tools, actions and human escalation paths.

— Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of escalation

Noun

During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Worth noting, these are in-engine 4K stills from Rockstar's Newswire that may look cleaner than live console play.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of still

Noun

And the economic risks of higher inflation and lower consumption as a result of the fuel shortages could not have come at a worse time.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
BofA recently predicted the Fed has now run out of patience and will hike rates three times this year to finally rein in inflation.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026