1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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2
as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Mona Chalabi, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
That proportion is scheduled to rise to 100% by 2035.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
My style is almost childlike, but the scale of it is pretty true — like the proportions of a head and a body.
—Mona Chalabi, IndieWire, 2 June 2025
That proportion is scheduled to rise to 100% by 2035.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
Verb
The ideally proportioned, four-door SUV stands out with reverence to Porsche designers efforts.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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Hair reflects grooming, the mouth signals health and vitality and the central triangle is a strong indicator of symmetry.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Symmetry Perhaps the most defining feature of a Federal-style exterior is the use of symmetry.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Elam also shared portions of one of Lewis' final text messages to her.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Developed through a series of governing districts through the 1990s and 2000s, portions of the 35,000-acre Lakewood Ranch community imposed district fees that reached a median of nearly $4,000 last year in its Community Development District 6, records show.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Nigeria lags even the continent's already low tax-to-GDP ratios.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Although both companies maintain a similar cash position (4% of total assets), Eli Lilly's lower debt-to-equity ratio signals a healthier financial standing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In terms of the size of the effect, both improvements and reductions were moderate.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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The efficiency of these water harvesters depends on decreasing the size of the filaments and the mesh holes.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The Korean company has balanced its promotional offers between the two countries like this for years.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Kate’s also trying to balance loving her daughter, Claire (Sydney Sweeney), who has a substance use disorder, without enabling her.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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This includes negative correlations between arrests and convictions, on the one hand, and retirement savings, on the other hand-- leaving this group less likely to have a retirement plan.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And all of us—users, voters, citizens—can demand that AI serve science and objective truth, not just correlations.—
Erik Otárola-Castillo,
Time,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Boeing shares were down Friday, falling 3.8%, while GE Aerospace was down 2.4%.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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An increase in women veteran representation under the PACT Act was also visible, with 9.5% of claims being filed by women, with a 9.1% share of the eligible population.—
Cristina Johnson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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That decision came on the heels of Georgia Power forcing consumers to endure six electricity bill rate increases between 2023-2025 while the utility’s profits soared 10% over the same time.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The annual inflation rate fell from a 2.4% increase in March to 2.3% as consumer prices rose 0.2%, according to Consumer Price Index data.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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