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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
Research also suggests that the social dimension matters.
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Stanton represents Bonnie’s fantasy world as a bright dimension of pastel drawings and glitzy colors, whereas the Lilypad games are flat and uninspired.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The eyelet fabric adds texture and dimension, while the ruffle sleeves bring just enough personality to make jeans or simple trousers feel more interesting.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
The program focuses on holistic well-being across eight dimensions—mental, spiritual, physical, relationship, career, finance, home, and purpose—rather than just professional success.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Stanton represents Bonnie’s fantasy world as a bright dimension of pastel drawings and glitzy colors, whereas the Lilypad games are flat and uninspired.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The eyelet fabric adds texture and dimension, while the ruffle sleeves bring just enough personality to make jeans or simple trousers feel more interesting.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
The program focuses on holistic well-being across eight dimensions—mental, spiritual, physical, relationship, career, finance, home, and purpose—rather than just professional success.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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And with a clever touch of tech, Embraer’s Praetor 600E effectively creates a third cabin zone in the same-size aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The history of warfare is often measured in winners, losers, troop sizes, dollars and human casualties; but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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His LinkedIn profile currently lists his most recent title as vice president of booster engineering—a refinement that narrows his scope to Starship’s first-stage Super Heavy booster, the most complex and powerful rocket booster ever constructed.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Two years in, the client’s teams are running the program, with TuMeke as the measurement layer.—
Sentry Insurance,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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First of all, the new research was a computer model, not a direct measurement of the current state of the two faults, which would yield more reliable data.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Researchers will employ new techniques in 2026 to investigate the lake’s phytoplankton community — including its smallest component, picoplankton — to determine the extent to which phytoplankton and picoplankton influence clarity.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The extent of the agent's injuries is not known, although he was hospitalized.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Danny and Nia are traveling with their baby and a nanny, and Kristen and Luke, a Lincoln Logs set that can only make a shooting range, are also traveling with an infant, her sister, and brother-in-law, and so much emotional baggage that Jet Blue charged them $35 million in luggage fees.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The Washington landmark measures about 2,000 feet in length and 160 feet in width.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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But by the width of his shoulder and half his head, Messi leaned past the last defender and his goal is wiped away.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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