as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
most movies don't deal in reality but in a magnification of reality where everything is more intense
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Recent Examples of magnification
When dialed to maximum magnification, the hash marks along the horizontal crosshair subtend 2 MOA each.
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John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
Scientists were able to examine sea water at a very high magnification and saw tiny, circular objects containing DNA.
—Joshua Weitz, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
The clear magnification helps bring color and movement into focus, making every sighting more memorable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The wide angle of view means that the macro magnification is a meager 1:8.4 at the minimum distance.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
Scientists were able to examine sea water at a very high magnification and saw tiny, circular objects containing DNA.
—Joshua Weitz, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
The clear magnification helps bring color and movement into focus, making every sighting more memorable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The wide angle of view means that the macro magnification is a meager 1:8.4 at the minimum distance.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
Noun
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Schultz declined to respond to the litany of accusations, calling them exaggerations and mischaracterizations.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The assumption was that exaggeration would repel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Salazarmontano also admitted sentencing enhancements for fleeing the scene of a vehicular manslaughter and inflicting great bodily injury on the victim.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Notably, this enhancement fosters ASML’s EUV economics rather than supplanting them.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The music’s dizzying rhythmic variation is skillful and studied enough that its humor can’t be mistaken for gimmicky internet caricature.—
Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Black people as laughingstock, caricature.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For years, Raines’ organization has served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services such as hair coloring, makeup and mobile showers.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that coloring can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving your mood.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’re proper stretching routines.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some people still call him that, and theorize that the injuries likely have something to do with the style of the team’s play or its approach to strength and conditioning or stretching and recovery.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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