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as in significance
the quality or state of being important
the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated
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as in vastness
the quality or state of being very large
the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the magnitude of the planned skyscraper is totally disproportionate with that of the other buildings on the block
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Recent Examples of magnitude
His verse betrayed lots of confidence about the magnitude of his growing popularity and also, perhaps, a few misgivings about the nature of it.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
The choice to show the full duration of their silent march gives us ample time to appreciate the magnitude of the moments before the moments, when whatever fleshy designs this man may have are yet to be realized and excitement and confusion flash through Annie’s inexperienced eyes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Applied Materials just reported a fantastic quarter, but analysts see the magnitude of revisions narrowing for DRAM memory equipment, hence the downgrade.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 May 2026
In this piercing account of the American Dream in tatters, the magnitude of that dimension feels appropriate, echoing the currents of betrayal, fear and death that course through the film like rivulets of blood.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
The choice to show the full duration of their silent march gives us ample time to appreciate the magnitude of the moments before the moments, when whatever fleshy designs this man may have are yet to be realized and excitement and confusion flash through Annie’s inexperienced eyes.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Applied Materials just reported a fantastic quarter, but analysts see the magnitude of revisions narrowing for DRAM memory equipment, hence the downgrade.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 May 2026
In this piercing account of the American Dream in tatters, the magnitude of that dimension feels appropriate, echoing the currents of betrayal, fear and death that course through the film like rivulets of blood.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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For travelers interested in surrounding themselves with AC nostalgia, Resorts Casino Hotel holds significance as the first legal casino hotel outside Nevada, having opened in the 1970s.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Similar to birth stones and flowers, each month’s herbs hold a special significance—as well as practical benefits.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Here’s a swashbuckling Zen space opera of irresistible vastness — a world large enough to colonize your imagination.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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At this point, Venegas briefly glances at the rows of books inside the lending library, as if contemplating the vastness of human creativity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Our cabin consisted of five rooms of varying size, three singles and three doubles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Offseason additions of Shiann Darkangelo, Scamurra and Roque gave Montreal more size and versatility at forward, which certainly paid off when the games mattered most.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This is not an area where Chelsea can afford too many exits without high-quality replacements, particularly given the importance of attacking full-backs in Alonso’s football.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This year, brands are turning out an abundance of newness as consumers still emphatically embrace the heritage bottom and sustainability continues to grow in importance.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The immensity of recreational fishing also likely has effects on freshwater ecosystems that have gone unrecognized by fisheries managers.—
Matthew Robertson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Their grandeur and immensity manage to surprise us even in an age when humans are building larger and larger things.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The wrap-style ruffle hemline adds elegant volume and dimension to its skirt.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Couples who learned to stay regulated under pressure, without fleeing into silence, reported richer intimacy across both dimensions over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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China is concerned about dependence on seaborne imports, which account for about 90% of its oil.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
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The Bank of Japan was reported to have intervened in currency markets in late March and early April after the yen weakened past the politically sensitive 160 level, as surging oil import costs widened Japan's current account deficit and stoked fears of a depreciation spiral.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Nowhere in the vestiges of what was once the sprawl of corporate hugeness known as The General Electric Company are there signs that Katharine Blodgett's laboratory notebooks still exist.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Like Phish or Taylor Swift or The Dead, 21P have created a universe for their fans that is a self-sustaining mechanism, even if the hugeness of it doesn’t always translate into huge chart success.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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