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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 dimensions of the soccer fields are 75 yards wide by 112 yards long.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s a lot left out besides that—the ethical dimensions.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
In the process, its ritualistic and cultural dimensions are often lost.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
This pillow has details that keep on giving—from a fringe border to a bold stripe to zigzag detailing, all in playful color palettes perfect for creating dimension and texture in your bedding set.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s a lot left out besides that—the ethical dimensions.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
In the process, its ritualistic and cultural dimensions are often lost.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
This pillow has details that keep on giving—from a fringe border to a bold stripe to zigzag detailing, all in playful color palettes perfect for creating dimension and texture in your bedding set.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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The Ranger Road megafire is the largest, scorching more than 283,000 acres in Oklahoma and Kansas — an area nearly twice the size of Chicago.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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My 270-square-foot Deluxe Room was cozy without being cramped, not an easy feat considering its size.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Still, the department is sweeping in its scope, responsible not only for immigration enforcement, but also disaster response and airport security.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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As is tradition in adaptations of Wuthering Heights, Fennell’s film narrows its scope to Heathcliff and Cathy’s relationship and ends with her death.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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The quarry’s current head, Vincenzo De Gennaro, reminds visitors that Bernini’s tower still features the coop for the homing pigeons that would transport the orders to the quarry from Rome for the measurements of rocks that were needed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The process, described recently in Nature, is designed for archiving records that don’t need to be accessed often, such as certain climate measurements, historical records and other reference materials.—
Damien Pine,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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His films, to an extent, reflected that transatlantic residency in their freshness of perspective.—
Kevin Crust,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Those 26 wins were the extent of his success, a great rookie season to be sure, but not exactly a guarantee that Tang was John Wooden in waiting.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Harm reduction can encompass a range of practices, including handing out free needles to slow the spread of disease, and many local leaders credit some of those efforts with recent drops in fatal overdoses.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Illinois, meanwhile, had no issue raining shots from long range in the first half, or speeding past USC through the lane, for that matter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tupay wishes there were more information available on things like seat depth and width, the way attractions post minimum or maximum height.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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To control width, cut side branches back to a junction where secondary stems are attached.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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