as in scope
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 dimensions
Chandran’s reference to allegories suggests the adaptation is leaning into the arc’s political dimensions — the civil war, the manipulation of a nation by a Warlord of the Sea, and the cost of leadership.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
His films are full of creativity, humor, and heart that showcase multiple dimensions of his personality.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Some companies even make gloves that are cut specifically for the often narrower dimensions of women’s hands.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The civic complex was converted into residences in the 1990s, though much of the grand architecture—high ceilings, big windows, and spacious dimensions—remains intact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction are particularly vulnerable to this problem, as the process of explaining a time period or world different from ours can stretch to nearly infinite dimensions if not checked.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
If these are the other dimensions on offer in Hoover’s books, perhaps there is life in those pages.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
The program’s curriculum will emphasize fluency across programming languages and AI paradigms, as well as the human and societal dimensions of AI.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
His films are full of creativity, humor, and heart that showcase multiple dimensions of his personality.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Some companies even make gloves that are cut specifically for the often narrower dimensions of women’s hands.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The civic complex was converted into residences in the 1990s, though much of the grand architecture—high ceilings, big windows, and spacious dimensions—remains intact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction are particularly vulnerable to this problem, as the process of explaining a time period or world different from ours can stretch to nearly infinite dimensions if not checked.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
If these are the other dimensions on offer in Hoover’s books, perhaps there is life in those pages.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
The program’s curriculum will emphasize fluency across programming languages and AI paradigms, as well as the human and societal dimensions of AI.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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In court records reported by NBC and News 12, his attorneys argued that the footage is not of public concern and would be an invasion of privacy as the video is outside the scope of his arrest.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, members of Blackpink have helped expand K-pop’s scope, projecting Korea’s already glittering brand onto Paris runways, acting as brand ambassadors for Chanel and Dior and helping K-pop evolve in the American imagination from a niche boy-band phenomenon into a broader cultural engine.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Though the government wanted to show the extent to which the killers went, defense lawyes raised questions about the interior, suggesting it was staged.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The forecast underscores the extent to which the AI boom has supercharged Nvidia’s business, Bloomberg wrote, but investors have sought more assurances on whether the surging AI spending can be maintained.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Their extended range enables comprehensive mapping of vast territories, tracking snow levels to predict floods or hydroelectric output, and keeping a watchful eye on natural hazards such as landslides and avalanches.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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There was a slight range of ages, though most guests during my stay were in their 50s and up, making for a relaxed atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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This is also a good time to reduce the width of the shrubs and remove dead or declining portions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The collapse of the core of a massive star to a width of around 12 miles (20 kilometers) has another consequence.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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