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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
The scores of all three dimensions were added on an equal percentage basis to form the final ranking score of a maximum of 100 points.
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Time Staff, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Her work is all over Pinterest for her creative approach to styling and color-blocking, as well as a distinct understanding of how to play with shape and dimension in her outfits.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Stuck in the 16th dimension Kissing problem experts have been stuck for about two decades.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Some are long and narrow to fit one of the rooms across the hall, while others have more square dimensions and appear to be much larger.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Time Staff, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Her work is all over Pinterest for her creative approach to styling and color-blocking, as well as a distinct understanding of how to play with shape and dimension in her outfits.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Stuck in the 16th dimension Kissing problem experts have been stuck for about two decades.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Some are long and narrow to fit one of the rooms across the hall, while others have more square dimensions and appear to be much larger.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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Chief Deputy Greg Tabor said the smaller size of the pods allows for more efficient operation of the entire Detention Center space and help mitigate overcrowding.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Spanning nearly 24,000 square meters of permanent exhibition space -- roughly the size of four football fields -- the Grand Egyptian Museum houses around 57,000 artifacts.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The quartet of projects represents a widening scope for the Taipei company, which has steadily built credentials through festival selections, streaming deals and local box office success since 2017.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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So, military leaders had to expand the scope of potential recruits to reach out to groups previously excluded – namely, Black Americans, other people of color and women.—
Jeremiah Favara,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Careful measurement of these differences might still allow scientists to distinguish between the two scenarios.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The measurements identified 13 elements from this doomed object, including aluminum, carbon, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, silicon, sodium, strontium and titanium, in mostly Earth-like abundances.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The extent of the unavoidable seemed to be in the eye of the beholder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The extent of the President's potential influence with New Yorkers in Cuomo's uphill battle with Mamdani is questionable.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Newell, which also makes Coleman camping supplies, lowered its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to a range of 56 cents to 60 cents per share, down from a prior forecast of 66 cents to 70 cents a share.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The FreeSip Twist also comes in a range of gorgeous colors to suit anyone’s style.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The set will be 18 cm in width, 62 cm in length, and 36 cm in height.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Full-backs are encouraged to get up the pitch to support the attack and provide greater width, often creating a front five across the pitch as the No 10 drifts between the lines.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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