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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
Tsunami waves have hit nations across the Pacific after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, with millions of people urged to evacuate to higher ground.
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Evacuations were ordered across the Pacific Ocean after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
—Victor Loh, CNBC, 30 July 2025
The temblor topped out at a whopping magnitude of 9.5.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 30 July 2025
Built in 1971, the reservoir was expanded in 2015 and is strengthened to withstand a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, a local tourism website said.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Evacuations were ordered across the Pacific Ocean after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
—Victor Loh, CNBC, 30 July 2025
The temblor topped out at a whopping magnitude of 9.5.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 30 July 2025
Built in 1971, the reservoir was expanded in 2015 and is strengthened to withstand a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, a local tourism website said.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
Noun
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For Arsenal supporters, the jersey has a special significance — their new centre-forward will wear the same number as the club’s record goalscorer, Thierry Henry.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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However, the first part of the question provides a glimpse into the university’s attitude towards AI: by launching an institutional initiative, Duke acknowledges its growing significance and the need to critically engage with its ethical conundrums.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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But the space-time—the black hole itself—will never actually shrink in size even as the radiation leaks energy into the void for all eternity.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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During his memorable Hall of Fame speech, Sandberg preached the importance of respect — for teammates, coaches and the game — and doing the little things right.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This is a huge season for the Wild, and Rossi’s got to know his importance.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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For Córdova, that path began with a moment of astonishment: watching a television program about neutron stars as a young woman, she was struck by the immensity of the cosmos and felt the pull of a question that would guide her for a lifetime — how does the universe work?—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But others, thankfully, find a way to talk about the immensity of caregiving and domestic work without degrading it.—
Elissa Strauss,
Glamour,
10 May 2025
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Alison Brie Brie took her curls to new volumes, adding straightened forehead bangs for dimension.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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The specific dimensions and step-by-step instructions on how to build a proper burrow at home are available online.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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In other cases, imports from countries like China may be restricted.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The rebound in imports is likely due to a lower base for comparison, Huang added, while the trade truce restored some demand for U.S. goods, resulting in a smaller decline in imports from America.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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This prevents travel to the United States and serves as a tangible consequence for non-compliance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The consequences are staggering: Black women now account for more than 50% of new HIV diagnoses among women, yet make up only 8% of PrEP users.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But like the enormity of the rest of this bold and destined-to-be-a-classic neo-Western, the intent is to polarize an audience and nudge viewers into looking at their part in the polarization.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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John Adams, the COO, said people come just to take in the enormity of it all.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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