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as in to exaggerate
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 to elevate
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 to intensify
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 to celebrate
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 magnify
Porter presented his analysis of security footage from inside Kuykendall Stadium, which was at times unclear due to the rainy weather on the day of the stabbing, and because footage had to be magnified to be clearly visible, according to WFAA’s Jobin Panicker.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
For example, blind and low-vision students may use screen reading or magnifying software to read.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 June 2026
The effect could conceivably have come from stellar variability—a burp from the star rather than a light-magnifying PBH.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
And when the water is a glorious shade of blue-green, that deep tranquilizing effect is magnified.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
For example, blind and low-vision students may use screen reading or magnifying software to read.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 June 2026
The effect could conceivably have come from stellar variability—a burp from the star rather than a light-magnifying PBH.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
And when the water is a glorious shade of blue-green, that deep tranquilizing effect is magnified.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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Goldman says Lander is exaggerating the gulf between them.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Sub-six-footers aren’t the only ones who exaggerate their height, though.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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What truly sets it apart is the decadent foie gras aioli that adds a velvety, indulgent texture and a depth of flavor that elevates every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which degrades collagen and slows barrier recovery.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Jury convicted Anthony earlier Tuesday The jury convicted Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet – a case that drew national attention and intensified conversations about self‑defense, race, and safety at school events.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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However, the Fund noted that a prolonged or intensified conflict could negatively affect medium-term growth and investment prospects.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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During the gala the ministry of tourism also celebrated the launch of burgeoning destinations, major developments, and new hotels throughout the country, including in Miches, Punta Bergantín, Samaná, Santo Domingo, and Santiago.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Baltimore's 2026 Pride Week will culminate with the annual parade and festival this weekend, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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When the company launched Fox One, its new subscription streaming service aimed at cord cutters, Murdoch forbid the company from promoting the outlet to traditional TV audiences, a bid to ensure the new platform wouldn’t upset its relationships with cable and video distributors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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But buying individual stocks generally carries greater financial risks than buying a basket of diversified securities — and those risks are heightened in the early days of an IPO, Ritter said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Disclosure Day depicts the gradual unmasking of a grand conspiracy, through the perspective of alien abductees blessed with otherworldly abilities.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Between 2020 and 2023, I was blessed with two trips to Prentice Women’s Hospital for the birth of my two children and had the misfortune of making several urgent trips to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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