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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
Research also suggests that the social dimension matters.
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Stanton represents Bonnie’s fantasy world as a bright dimension of pastel drawings and glitzy colors, whereas the Lilypad games are flat and uninspired.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
The eyelet fabric adds texture and dimension, while the ruffle sleeves bring just enough personality to make jeans or simple trousers feel more interesting.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
The program focuses on holistic well-being across eight dimensions—mental, spiritual, physical, relationship, career, finance, home, and purpose—rather than just professional success.
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Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Stanton represents Bonnie’s fantasy world as a bright dimension of pastel drawings and glitzy colors, whereas the Lilypad games are flat and uninspired.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
The eyelet fabric adds texture and dimension, while the ruffle sleeves bring just enough personality to make jeans or simple trousers feel more interesting.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
The program focuses on holistic well-being across eight dimensions—mental, spiritual, physical, relationship, career, finance, home, and purpose—rather than just professional success.
—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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Like why does Bravo think making the captions all different sizes screams Gen Z?
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Early modeling from the US Geological Survey estimates there will most likely be economic losses between $10 billion and $100 billion – the upper figure roughly the size of the entire Venezuelan economy.
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Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.
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His LinkedIn profile currently lists his most recent title as vice president of booster engineering—a refinement that narrows his scope to Starship’s first-stage Super Heavy booster, the most complex and powerful rocket booster ever constructed.
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Two years in, the client’s teams are running the program, with TuMeke as the measurement layer.
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First of all, the new research was a computer model, not a direct measurement of the current state of the two faults, which would yield more reliable data.
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During the trial, the jury was not allowed to hear about the extent of Katy Puig’s injuries.
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While scientists are still uncovering the full extent of these connections, growing evidence suggests that the skeleton is integrated with the rest of the body rather than functioning as an isolated structure.
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The luxury market typically tops out in the $30-million to $40-million range in Orange County, though some properties are aiming higher, including a San Juan Capistrano ranch asking $85 million and an 11,500-square-foot mansion in Newport Coast listed for $68 million.
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Acuff had his biggest game of the year in a double-overtime loss to Alabama, scoring 49 points on 16-of-27 shooting while going 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
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One exception is a new option to adjust the width between nose pads to three different levels by manually opening and closing the pads on the glasses.
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This new version of the 1080p streaming stick has a smaller design — both in terms of width and volume — so its less obtrusive in a TVs HDMI port.
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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