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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 enhanced
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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Recent Examples of magnified
Joe Palaggi, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
For women of color and those with disabilities, these gaps are often magnified, leading to even greater health disparities.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Trump’s frustration with Canada has set the tone, and self-serving special interests have magnified his clarion call.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The effect is magnified because billionaire wealth is often illiquid.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The slightest alteration can cause something to go astray, which is magnified when everyone in the stadium expects each snap to be perfect.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That magnified and multiplied and went up and up and up and up from there.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
That was magnified by the sector-wide struggles of the film and TV businesses, which made Disney’s parks and experiences and consumer products units the single biggest drivers of revenue and profits.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Chapek’s miscues were magnified because Iger didn’t fully exit the organization.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
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Our divisions are constantly nudged, magnified, monetized, and weaponized by systems that profit from keeping us emotionally engaged and perpetually agitated.
—Joe Palaggi, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
For women of color and those with disabilities, these gaps are often magnified, leading to even greater health disparities.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Trump’s frustration with Canada has set the tone, and self-serving special interests have magnified his clarion call.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The effect is magnified because billionaire wealth is often illiquid.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The slightest alteration can cause something to go astray, which is magnified when everyone in the stadium expects each snap to be perfect.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That magnified and multiplied and went up and up and up and up from there.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
That was magnified by the sector-wide struggles of the film and TV businesses, which made Disney’s parks and experiences and consumer products units the single biggest drivers of revenue and profits.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Chapek’s miscues were magnified because Iger didn’t fully exit the organization.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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Schmidt Automotive Research said Chinese growth was exaggerated by special conditions in the second half of 2025 but will still be formidable.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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More melodic variation might have elevated these more reserved passages; Sutkowski’s pull-no-punches songwriting usually isn’t enough to shoulder the weight on its own.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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The general atmosphere is elevated, perfect for Valentine’s Day.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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How has being in love enhanced your artistic practice?—
Cierra Black,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the priest has been praised by progressives for his academic achievements and his efforts to assist the poor.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The stretched body improves aerodynamics while giving the car a sleek, understated appearance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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