MAGNIFYING Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

magnifying

verb

present participle of magnify

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 When spans of control expand without a corresponding investment in manager capability, organizations risk magnifying existing weaknesses, leading to less coaching, less clarity and less career support for employees. — Doug Dennerline, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Metallic gazing balls rested in birdbaths, reflecting it all back and magnifying the cheap treasures. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 That adds an extra level of risk into the market—traders forced to cover their losing bets may end up selling other stocks to raise cash, thus magnifying selling pressure in the markets. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Analysts say Ukraine's efforts to eliminate Russian air defense are magnifying the strikes' impact. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Red is immediately abducted, cut open in an ambulance, and injected with pain-magnifying drugs by his torturers, while Liz accidentally murders the mysterious man surveilling her next door. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 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

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Cornelissen works with little intervention in the wine cellar, but without exaggerating.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

Definition of exaggerating

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Pinnock, in particular, is at his best here, showcasing a diabolical cruelty and terrifying manipulation, elevating the story and the show to a different level.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
As a longtime hub for free arts education and festivals, the campus redesign seeks to better serve Watts residents and visitors while elevating the towers as a defining symbol of Los Angeles.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of elevating

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Now, an intensifying war has again closed off significant access to Persian Gulf oil, reinjecting chaos into the market.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Johnson later identified Scholten by name in subsequent posts, intensifying the controversy.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

Definition of intensifying

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The 2016 Indy 500 winner conducted the maiden validation test, praising the car's exceptional build quality and predictable, rewarding handling.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Since separating, the two have remained amicable co-parents, often praising one another in interviews.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of praising

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These policies are increasingly important for enhancing older workers’ employability as AI and technological change reshape jobs and skill requirements.

— Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
The architecture is intended to reduce construction complexity while enhancing operational safety.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of enhancing

Verb

It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
As in 1926, some concrete plans will be unveiled during the summit, including the creation of an international NGO dedicated to protecting and promoting independent cinema worldwide, Variety has learned.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of promoting

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The corruption allegations and deepening political crisis in Puerto Rico have caught the attention of some federal legislators, who questioned whether federal funds are being appropriately used.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Instead of closing the door on his dream, Nolan pivoted to studying English literature at University College London, a decision he has since been credited with strengthening his screenwriting and deepening his understanding of language and metaphor.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of deepening

Verb

The British luxury marque is celebrating 80 years of building cars at the storied production facility in Crewe with a one-of-a-kind Continental GTC.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
In this case involving a quintet of carefree, Jägermeister-loving young folk who are celebrating their college graduations with a trip to Thailand.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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