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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
Style-wise, pockets add a huge amount of value to your shirt by making an otherwise flat surface have some depth and dimension.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
But different dimensions have decidedly different personalities.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2025
His career took on a new dimension, however, after he was cast as the gruff, heroic Jim Hopper on Netflix's Stranger Things (2016–present), a role that scored him nominations for two Primetime Emmys and one Golden Globe.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Climbers add dimension and vertical movement to the garden, breaking up the monotony of fence lines.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
But different dimensions have decidedly different personalities.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2025
His career took on a new dimension, however, after he was cast as the gruff, heroic Jim Hopper on Netflix's Stranger Things (2016–present), a role that scored him nominations for two Primetime Emmys and one Golden Globe.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Climbers add dimension and vertical movement to the garden, breaking up the monotony of fence lines.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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Richardson addressed a workforce that has been dwindling in size, targeted for cuts like other agencies by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Not only has much of the development been focused on three to four units, but they have been limited in size.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The scope for Wieffer, O’Riley and Gomez to improve in their second seasons at Brighton provides hope of bridging the gap.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Are these films more intimate in scope, or has there been there a shift in scale?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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But if the weather scientists built their models by flying directly into things like hurricanes and taking measurements, volcano researchers have had a bit of a harder time doing the equivalent for magma chambers.—
Byrd Pinkerton,
Vox,
16 May 2025
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Cradle-to-grave measurements add mileage of use, and the ease or otherwise of dismantling for scrap, including recycling or reusing the battery.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Thus, to the extent that the IEEPA’s language is unclear, the major questions doctrine suggests that the law should be construed to not permit these tariffs.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
13 May 2025
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Specifically, researchers discovered a link between a heart failure diagnosis and having problems with a broad range of mental processes, such as memory, paying attention, and planning.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Today, these models are constantly changing, from text-centric tools to multimodal solutions that can work with a much wider range of file data, including images, videos, sound and more.—
Nick Burling,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator flagship gets dramatic new looks and features, including dramatic exterior lights, a new body and a high-def 48-inch instrument display stretching nearly the width of the big SUV’s dashboard.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Diana Ross brought the 2025 Met Gala red carpet to a halt on Monday night (May 5), wearing an epic jacket with a seemingly endless train that spread almost the entire width of the iconic steps leading into the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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