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
Art can take over public spaces, transforming them into a public square that intersects all dimensions of society.
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Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
In the early 2000s it was shown that there are at least 10500 different configurations of the six compact dimensions, each theoretically undergirding a universe with different properties.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
However, despite its compact dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything needed for a short stay.
—Adam Williams
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Some people would argue that the basic apparatus of cinema — a camera that then flattens images into two dimensions to be projected on a screen — hasn’t changed much since the Lumière brothers, despite obvious technological advancements.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The tablets share all the same features and capabilities; the only differences are their dimensions and weight.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
In the early 2000s it was shown that there are at least 10500 different configurations of the six compact dimensions, each theoretically undergirding a universe with different properties.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
However, despite its compact dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything needed for a short stay.
—Adam Williams
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Some people would argue that the basic apparatus of cinema — a camera that then flattens images into two dimensions to be projected on a screen — hasn’t changed much since the Lumière brothers, despite obvious technological advancements.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The tablets share all the same features and capabilities; the only differences are their dimensions and weight.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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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
Noun
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Two other adults were also burned during the incident, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately released.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Because surely, that’s the extent of Disney’s inclusion practices these days.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The development of platinum-free fuel cells could have a wide range of benefits.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some of the defendants had been members of the Socialist Rifle Association, a leftist gun group, and held gun-range outings.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Will Leeds benefit more from their No 9 remaining between the width of the posts?—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 44 lots for single-family homes would have a lot width of 80 feet with a depth of 125 feet for a total square footage of 10,000 square feet, according to officials.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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