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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
Those historical insights help paint a picture, though, of the sheer magnitude of CBP’s responsibility.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
African elephants at the San Diego Zoo instinctively formed a protective circle around its youngest family members in the seconds after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
The Homeschool Act has garnered national media attention due to the magnitude of the ...
—James R. Mason, National Review, 5 Apr. 2025
The quake happened along the seismically active Calaveras Fault, which produced the magnitude 6.2 Morgan Hill quake in 1984 and the magnitude 5.9 Coyote Lake quake in 1979.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
African elephants at the San Diego Zoo instinctively formed a protective circle around its youngest family members in the seconds after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
The Homeschool Act has garnered national media attention due to the magnitude of the ...
—James R. Mason, National Review, 5 Apr. 2025
The quake happened along the seismically active Calaveras Fault, which produced the magnitude 6.2 Morgan Hill quake in 1984 and the magnitude 5.9 Coyote Lake quake in 1979.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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The course is all about immersing students into the significance of wine beyond the glass and to view it as an agricultural product that livelihoods rely on; to showcase this, Suckling hones in on the stories and personalities behind some of Tuscany’s iconic vineyards.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its historical and symbolic significance elevates it to a status that defies mere monetary appraisal.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Snag it in a coastal blue striped style or classic white in either the small/medium or large/extra large size.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Its six-quart size is compact enough to save countertop space and easily takes care of cooking needs for a small household.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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During the earnings call on Tuesday, Musk emphasized the importance of humanoid robots to the company’s future plans.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Covid-19 underscored the importance of diagnostics.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Horizons suggest the unencumbered immensity of the Midwest.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Climbers add dimension and vertical movement to the garden, breaking up the monotony of fence lines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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At 6-foot-4 and about 305 pounds, Sanders doesn’t have prototypical run-stuffer dimensions.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Since the start of President Trump's second term in office, a number of corporations have announced plans to expand their production capabilities in the U.S. The announcements come as some of the Trump administration's new tariffs take effect, with other import duties still pending.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety is high at international grocery stores reliant on imports.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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This shift in perception could have long-term consequences for universities, the labor market, and broader economic mobility, especially as alternative pathways like trade schools, online certifications, and direct-to-career programs gain popularity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Many scams are designed to isolate victims, urging secrecy or fabricating legal consequences to keep them from asking for help.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In terms of challenges regarding sustainability, one of the biggest has been breaking down the enormity of the task at hand to be more socially and environmentally aware.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But that adage doesn’t go nearly far enough to convey the enormity of the likely fallout from US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a colossal set of new tariffs on America’s trading partners.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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