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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
That position lies in finding the right balance across all dimensions: economic, social, and environmental.
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Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Nowhere is the political dimension of this shift more visible than in Belgium.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
As overtaking is harder this year due to the amount of dirty air produced by the cars, plus the big weight and dimensions of the machines of this era, removing the variable of strategy can sap away some of the action.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 30 July 2025
In general, the shape and design of the skillet and sauté pan are similar to the broad and shallow dimensions of All-Clad pans.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2025
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Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Nowhere is the political dimension of this shift more visible than in Belgium.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
As overtaking is harder this year due to the amount of dirty air produced by the cars, plus the big weight and dimensions of the machines of this era, removing the variable of strategy can sap away some of the action.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 30 July 2025
In general, the shape and design of the skillet and sauté pan are similar to the broad and shallow dimensions of All-Clad pans.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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The turnout has since doubled in size with about 300 people attending the most recent event in July.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Pepper Cannon also adjusts easily to so many different grind sizes.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Aug. 2025
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Senate leaders have yet to publicly post three sets of community project reports, so the full scope of potential funding for Wisconsin remains unclear.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Metro and his co-producers nailed the full scope of the futuristic era, from the earworm melodies of neon synths and spooky keys with reverb to the subtleties of the pitter-pattering drum programming.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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This July saw 13 consecutive days with dew point values — a measurement of how much moisture is in the air — at or above 75 degrees, tying the previous longest streak set in August 1995, Iowa Environmental Mesonet data show.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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Calories are a measurement of energy that the human body requires to function.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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The 211 data provides one view into the extent of the damage.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some examples highlight the extent of this shift: In California, quarterback Malachi Nelson signed a six-figure NIL deal as a high school junior.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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Credit unions like ours are involved in a range of community development activities.—
Christine Blake,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mountain ranges are large, immovable obstacles that alter air flow.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Our test car was fitted with the gigantic (420 mm front, 410 mm rear) carbon ceramic brakes, and at the rear, the center lock wheels are 11.5 inches in width.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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The contemporary jewelry brand delivers a range of band widths, textures, and styles that are perfect for layering up.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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