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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Finally, and most importantly, though the scope of the food production here is naturally vast, it’s all executed extremely thoughtfully and personally.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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For example, the governor and state lawmakers extended full-scope Medi-Cal (Medicaid) coverage to all income-eligible undocumented immigrants residing in the state.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
14 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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Reznor and Atticus Ross, his longtime collaborator, created a show that incorporated not just a wide range of hits and album tracks, but did so with innovative staging and lighting design.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran essentially shutting the Strait of Hormuz could become a tipping point for the global economy, hitting a broad range of sectors, experts warned.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Those dimensions fall just a few inches short of a residential king-size mattress, with a width equal to a full king.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, the mature size (height and width) is printed on the label for each plant.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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