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as in exaggerating
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 elevating
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 intensifying
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 praising
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 magnifying
Venus conjunct Jupiter in your sign is equivalent to a cosmic glow-up, magnifying your charm, warmth and emotional magnetism.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The gravitational lensing effect of a galaxy between MRG-M0138 and Earth refocused the light from that distant galaxy, magnifying it by 30 times, allowing Ellis and colleagues to intricately reconstruct the internal details of MRG-M0138.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 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
Minimizing one footprint could come at the expense of magnifying another, researchers say.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 June 2026
Overall, the pope recommends that AI development should slow down and be guided by community feedback, noting that the development of AI by a handful of billion-dollar corporations is magnifying existing wealth, power and information imbalances.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Among those who helped shape the curation were design duo Tipstudio, which oversaw the exhibition design; French artist JR, who contributed a site-specific installation magnifying the artisans’ faces across the building’s façade; and Vanity Fair Italia, which produced the show.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
This Lent is magnifying his apostasy like never before.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The gravitational lensing effect of a galaxy between MRG-M0138 and Earth refocused the light from that distant galaxy, magnifying it by 30 times, allowing Ellis and colleagues to intricately reconstruct the internal details of MRG-M0138.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 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
Minimizing one footprint could come at the expense of magnifying another, researchers say.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 June 2026
Overall, the pope recommends that AI development should slow down and be guided by community feedback, noting that the development of AI by a handful of billion-dollar corporations is magnifying existing wealth, power and information imbalances.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Among those who helped shape the curation were design duo Tipstudio, which oversaw the exhibition design; French artist JR, who contributed a site-specific installation magnifying the artisans’ faces across the building’s façade; and Vanity Fair Italia, which produced the show.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
This Lent is magnifying his apostasy like never before.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifying
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Goldman says Lander is exaggerating the gulf between them.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Some may suspect the president is exaggerating.—
Drew Endy,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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As the restaurant evolved — eventually elevating its experience and moving downtown — so did its beverage program.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Hot temperatures and wind gusts are elevating wildfire risks in parts of Southwest Idaho and the south-central part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The upward pressure is intensifying this week as derivatives and other kinds of secondary financial instruments related to SpaceX go live.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The plan was met with mixed reaction, with some praising Starmer for taking action and others questioning the effectiveness of a blanket ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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White House communications director Steven Cheung dodged a question about Hokit’s comments at the fight, pivoting to praising the fighter.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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Layered cuts and bangs can add dimension and reduce weight, enhancing the overall look of thick hair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 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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The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Inside Ecole National Republique de Colombie in the Turgeau neighborhood where 1,246 individuals live in squalor, residents uprooted by gangs described lives defined by deepening hunger and increasingly inhumane conditions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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And San Antonio had to shuffle off into the offseason, listening to Knicks fans celebrating in their building.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Magnifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifying. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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