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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
The magnitude and speed at which the federal and state agencies have arrested individuals under questionable pretenses have both shocked and sobered dozens of Nashville families.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The magnitude of Riri’s situation is finally starting to catch up with her.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
But each, to varying degrees, realized the magnitude of the task and opted to work with the chaebol to hasten economic growth — or just tolerate the status quo.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
And the magnitude of the cuts being proposed have prompted fears that the optional programs could be chopped.
—Bram Sable-Smith, NBC news, 30 June 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The magnitude of Riri’s situation is finally starting to catch up with her.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
But each, to varying degrees, realized the magnitude of the task and opted to work with the chaebol to hasten economic growth — or just tolerate the status quo.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
And the magnitude of the cuts being proposed have prompted fears that the optional programs could be chopped.
—Bram Sable-Smith, NBC news, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
Noun
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From discussing the cultural significance of luxury timepieces to beautifully showcasing black love, the SUEDE Men’s Experience is delivering authentic moments crafted perfectly for the contemporary man.—
John Lawson,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The significance of Ventura’s lawsuit will extend far beyond the trial, Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, previously told CNN.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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And not only does this travel-friendly projector cast a surprisingly sharp image, but the sound quality is excellent (courtesy of two five-watt Harman Kardon speakers), especially given the size of the projector.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 July 2025
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Hudson Baby's Prime Day sales extend to many baby, toddler, and even big kid sizes and designs, like nautical seashells and rainbow mermaids.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends on May 15, 2026, also sought to underline the importance of insulating central bankers from political pressure.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 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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The international dimension adds another layer of complexity.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Starting with Juvia’s Place Liquid Bronzer, Fine adds dimension on the outer perimeter with a color two shades deeper than his models’s complexion.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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In contrast to exports, imports from Ukraine into Central Europe have shown significant volatility in recent years.—
Lidia Kurasinska,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The two countries have yet to finalize a deal on steel imports — while broader U.S. steel tariff policy is keeping prices elevated stateside and depressed elsewhere.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The episode underscores the precariousness of elite status in Putin’s Russia—and the unpredictable consequences for those who lose the president’s trust.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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What are the consequences of relying on a workforce of mainly undocumented individuals? From Dresser's perspective, undocumented workers are especially vulnerable when law enforcement agencies focus more on immigration status and less on violations of workers' rights.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm closed in.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
21 May 2025
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This is an opportunity for the legal profession to unify, marshal its considerable brain power and resources, and fearlessly respond to the enormity of the challenge and the stakes.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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