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as in to exaggerate
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 to elevate
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 to intensify
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 to celebrate
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 magnify
The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Venus conjunct Jupiter in your sign is equivalent to a cosmic glow-up, magnifying your charm, warmth and emotional magnetism.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
And if that goalkeeper is Freese, the contrast will be magnified.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 June 2026
This can magnify the object and, in extreme cases, can make the same object appear multiple times at different positions in the same image.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Venus conjunct Jupiter in your sign is equivalent to a cosmic glow-up, magnifying your charm, warmth and emotional magnetism.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
And if that goalkeeper is Freese, the contrast will be magnified.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 June 2026
This can magnify the object and, in extreme cases, can make the same object appear multiple times at different positions in the same image.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Perry has recently favored footwear that exaggerates a familiar evening shape.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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What truly sets it apart is the decadent foie gras aioli that adds a velvety, indulgent texture and a depth of flavor that elevates every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which degrades collagen and slows barrier recovery.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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As supporters continued singing, waving flags and celebrating into the evening, anticipation for the match only intensified.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The New York Knicks have received and accepted an invitation to visit the White House to celebrate their NBA championship, owner James Dolan confirmed Wednesday.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The whole crew, minus Jason, who can’t bend his knee, and Lacy, who needs a whole day to get to an airport owned by John Wayne, goes to Punta Mita, Mexico, to celebrate the birthdays of Schwartz, Zack, and Danny.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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When the company launched Fox One, its new subscription streaming service aimed at cord cutters, Murdoch forbid the company from promoting the outlet to traditional TV audiences, a bid to ensure the new platform wouldn’t upset its relationships with cable and video distributors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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But buying individual stocks generally carries greater financial risks than buying a basket of diversified securities — and those risks are heightened in the early days of an IPO, Ritter said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Disclosure Day depicts the gradual unmasking of a grand conspiracy, through the perspective of alien abductees blessed with otherworldly abilities.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Between 2020 and 2023, I was blessed with two trips to Prentice Women’s Hospital for the birth of my two children and had the misfortune of making several urgent trips to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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