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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
Help your dahlias stand out more by adding in a few lighter colors to balance things out—gradient peach, light yellow, or blush pink dahlias add dimension.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Bags larger than these dimensions are not permitted, and any bag smaller does not need to be clear, according to Roan’s website.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The rug comes in nine sizes, so finding the ideal dimensions to fit your space is simple.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
In a new era of Steven Knight's Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Bags larger than these dimensions are not permitted, and any bag smaller does not need to be clear, according to Roan’s website.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The rug comes in nine sizes, so finding the ideal dimensions to fit your space is simple.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
In a new era of Steven Knight's Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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Its small size is just right for visiting in-laws and can be assembled in your backyard as a private at-home retreat.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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Its large 8-by-10-foot size can work in living rooms, bedrooms, and offices alike.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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For example, political shifts and so on are coming, so the book ends up having a larger scope.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Take two measurements one minute apart, and write down the measurements to share with your doctor.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Health,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has some resources for determining this measurement, which is called the Base Flood Elevation, or BFE.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, only acts reported through police reports are counted in data collection examining discrimination against Jews, meaning the methodology may underestimate the true extent of antisemitism, according to the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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Levels like the oil rig Blackheart are just a circle, but one route around must be jumped across like a trampoline park — that’s the extent of creativity for many.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hogle Zoo always offers a range of special October events for spooky season, and Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest features live music, family-friendly activities, traditional Bavarian food, and more than 50 varieties of beer for the grownups.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The all-inclusive resort is ideal for families and offers a range of all-day activities, including watersports such as kayaking and windsurfing, as well as unique classes like trapeze and archery.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That precision is like measuring the distance between the North and South poles to better than the width of a single hair.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Added to which, wing-backs Alejandro Grimaldo and Frimpong, the latter now with Wirtz at Anfield, were an incredibly dynamic threat, stretching opponents across the full width of the pitch but playing with enough individual variety to pose a range of different questions.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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