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as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive
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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family
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as in deepened
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers
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as in enlarged
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as in intensified
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Recent Examples of magnified
Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Still, Sabbath sounded amazing, the band’s distinctive vibe of limitless cosmic encumbrance, of Man squirming under the thumb of Fate, God, madness—the essential heavy-metal vision—somehow magnified by the venerable wobbliness of its playing.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
That shortcoming is likely to be magnified when the top-selling compact SUV — the Toyota RAV4 — goes on sale later this year with an all-new hybrid.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The caliber of his acting was magnified by magnificent interaction with his fellow cast members, especially a young Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls with some of the most sincere childhood performances to ever grace the small screen.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Mistakes that might slide during the regular season are magnified, and the consequences are often season-ending.
—Cecil Merkerson Iii, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
One point from the opening two games, and no goals scored yet, has magnified the necessity.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That shortcoming is likely to be magnified when the top-selling compact SUV — the Toyota RAV4 — goes on sale later this year with an all-new hybrid.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And when the water is a glorious shade of blue-green, that deep tranquilizing effect is magnified.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
If the second half is anything like the first, every empty offensive possession is magnified.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Still, Sabbath sounded amazing, the band’s distinctive vibe of limitless cosmic encumbrance, of Man squirming under the thumb of Fate, God, madness—the essential heavy-metal vision—somehow magnified by the venerable wobbliness of its playing.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
That shortcoming is likely to be magnified when the top-selling compact SUV — the Toyota RAV4 — goes on sale later this year with an all-new hybrid.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The caliber of his acting was magnified by magnificent interaction with his fellow cast members, especially a young Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls with some of the most sincere childhood performances to ever grace the small screen.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Mistakes that might slide during the regular season are magnified, and the consequences are often season-ending.
—Cecil Merkerson Iii, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
One point from the opening two games, and no goals scored yet, has magnified the necessity.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That shortcoming is likely to be magnified when the top-selling compact SUV — the Toyota RAV4 — goes on sale later this year with an all-new hybrid.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And when the water is a glorious shade of blue-green, that deep tranquilizing effect is magnified.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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Israel says the extent of hunger has been exaggerated.—
Steven Scheer,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some golf historians believe that number was exaggerated, with estimates closer to 11 or 14, which would leave Daly in contention for golf’s most notorious single hole score.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Elle Fanning elevated double denim dressing while attending the Coach spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection during New York Fashion Week on Monday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Netflix in 2020 elevated Sarandos to be co-CEO alongside Hastings.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The southern resident population faces exceptional challenges that have intensified reproductive failures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its long-range strikes on Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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But while these shows have been praised for bringing awareness to the condition, women shouldn't learn about this common health problem from reality TV.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Derek praised the dance as impressive and said that Scott looked comfortable during the side-by-side sections.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2000, Thomson was bought by the German company Preussag, with the enlarged business — which was listed in London and Frankfurt — rechristened TUI two years later.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The enhanced subsidies helped enrollment in the ACA’s individual coverage, also known as Obamacare, eclipse a record 24 million Americans and help its popularity hit all-time highs.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Democratic proposal would extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, plus reverse Medicaid cuts that were included in Republicans’ big tax breaks and spending cuts bill enacted earlier this year.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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His affection for sunflowers deepened after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.—
Christine Fernando,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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The dynamic only deepened as gun ownership expanded.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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Frampton remains one of Ireland’s most beloved athletes, celebrated for his humility and heart.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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While many cultures around the world have long celebrated this threshold with unique rituals that honor both abundance and release in the days leading up to winter, today’s rituals capture a more contemporary perspective on the seasonal shift.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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