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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
Even in subpar seasons, the Red Sox are a doubles machine because of Fenway’s dimensions.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond the geology, there is a strategic dimension.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Fill the vase with yellow roses, white gerbera daisies, and pink dahlias cut at varying heights to add dimension to the tablescape.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond the geology, there is a strategic dimension.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Fill the vase with yellow roses, white gerbera daisies, and pink dahlias cut at varying heights to add dimension to the tablescape.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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The series has attracted attention for, among other things, the size of Ilya’s ass, which, in MarcAurele’s adaptation, is its own character.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Power Four schools may all fall under the same sharing cap, but their pockets grow with NIL in unequal sizes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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The remaining land will be kept largely untouched in order to maintain its rural aesthetic and fit into the scope of the surrounding area, according to the developers.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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The song’s scope is jaw-dropping.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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To identify the hydrogenobody—and confirm its role in methane production—the new study’s authors combined genetic analyses of hundreds of rumen ciliate genomes with detailed imaging of the microbes, as well as real-life methane measurements from dairy cows.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ghio’s letter goes on, recalling the Office of the Child Advocate’s ongoing recommendations that DCF adopt assessments, quality assurance measurements and data publication, each tied to a report on the death of a new child under DCF care.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the rise of artificial intelligence presents significant challenges, particularly regarding the extent to which AI should be permitted to control critical systems.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Respiratory therapists should be allowed to practice to the full extent of their professional scope.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Atlanta shot 13-of-42 from 3-point range in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that chair-and-a-half recliners of 45 to 50 inches in width will be difficult to find a matching recliner slipcover for.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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