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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 latter measures movement in three dimensions and predictively tweaks the myriad electronics for maximum performance.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The second dimension, Financial Stability, was investigated by analyzing the companies’ profitability as well as using classic metrics such as the Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score, which refer to a company’s overall financial health and the probability to file for bankruptcy.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 May 2026
Bringing to light the story of abolition in revolutionary France adds a new dimension to our understanding of one of history’s most dramatic events and provides many lessons relevant to our own day.
—Jeremy D. Popkin, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Instead, add character and dimension with wallpaper, rugs, or millwork.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The second dimension, Financial Stability, was investigated by analyzing the companies’ profitability as well as using classic metrics such as the Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score, which refer to a company’s overall financial health and the probability to file for bankruptcy.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 May 2026
Bringing to light the story of abolition in revolutionary France adds a new dimension to our understanding of one of history’s most dramatic events and provides many lessons relevant to our own day.
—Jeremy D. Popkin, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Instead, add character and dimension with wallpaper, rugs, or millwork.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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In recent days, Senate supporters have whittled down the scope of the plan, authorizing it only for Cook County and Chicago sites rather than statewide as Pritzker originally intended.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The speed and scope of Ukraine’s automation is staggering.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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As the podcast industry debates the definition of a podcast and wades through unclear ad measurement tools, a secret industrywide taskforce has been meeting to combat the problem.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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As answer engine optimization (AEO) matures, measurement is moving beyond presence alone.—
Lora Kratchounova,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Food and drink The only thing that is simple about Passalacqua appears to be, to some extent, the food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Deloitte’s research indicates that 55% of family offices now use data analytics to a moderate or large extent within investment activities, while 42% apply analytics across operational functions.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Historically, mega-mergers in the $10 billion to $20 billion range have been harder to make a success, Lüneborg told CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Enabling healthy habitats for future space explorers The current prototype cleans only a small area at a time, roughly the width of a pencil.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Cabin storage is respectable throughout, with useful door bins, a practical centre console and a full-width glovebox.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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