as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
most movies don't deal in reality but in a magnification of reality where everything is more intense
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Recent Examples of magnification
But the magnification of the iconic Kansas tornado is the real star, swirling papers around the auditorium seemingly from the screen.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Unlike Rolex watches in which the cyclops sits above the glass, the magnification for the date window of the Aquaracer Professional 300 is integrated into the crystal.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Find a huge range of styles for your reading glasses on Amazon, from classic to trendy, and a wide spectrum of magnifications.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Unlike Rolex watches in which the cyclops sits above the glass, the magnification for the date window of the Aquaracer Professional 300 is integrated into the crystal.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Find a huge range of styles for your reading glasses on Amazon, from classic to trendy, and a wide spectrum of magnifications.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
Noun
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The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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What could have been a slapdash dish in lesser hands was, at the risk of exaggeration and without question, one of my favorite bites of the year.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Russ steals some latex molds from his movie makeup artist father and transforms himself into Chad with a shaggy wig, a mustache, buck teeth and chin, lip and nose enhancements.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The aesthetic adhered to the made-to-look effortless approach sweeping fashion season now, in which products are used for natural enhancements only, and hairstyling is kept to a minimum.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The characters are bright, marionette-like caricatures whom the author constructs and moves ostentatiously in full view of the reader, revealing his artistic devices with a sense of absurd, mischievous humor.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here, Köhler avoids the temptation to make caricatures out of either the fiery journalists or the defensive cast and crew.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the program offers crowdfunding mentorship from Seed&Spark and coloring services from Nice Shoes.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The vibrant coloring was cut in by a dark brown shade at her roots.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Small changes, such as taking short active breaks or incorporating stretching exercises, can make a significant difference.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Timelines in quantum computing, as in many technically challenging fields, have a habit of stretching.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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