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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 civic complex was converted into residences in the 1990s, though much of the grand architecture—high ceilings, big windows, and spacious dimensions—remains intact.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
The subtle stripe introduces dimension without overwhelming the rest of your outfit, pairing effortlessly with the basics already in your suitcase.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
To address one dimension of this problem, Pennsylvania and a few other states, including Alabama and Massachusetts, have in recent years proposed legislation to reform missing child alert systems.
—Itay Ravid, The Conversation, 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
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
The subtle stripe introduces dimension without overwhelming the rest of your outfit, pairing effortlessly with the basics already in your suitcase.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
To address one dimension of this problem, Pennsylvania and a few other states, including Alabama and Massachusetts, have in recent years proposed legislation to reform missing child alert systems.
—Itay Ravid, The Conversation, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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The President has reportedly been buying his favorite shoes for his male staffers and White House visitors, even guessing their sizes.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their grayish-green shell, triangular head, and relatively small size set them apart from larger species like loggerheads or green sea turtles.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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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 state lacks a uniform measurement for micromobility crashes, some law enforcement agencies began counting accidents within their jurisdictions.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Not trivial, but certainly possible with some research and measurement-taking.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The extent of the uplift in last month’s consumer inflation will probably prove temporary, since it was caused in large part by the timing of the Lunar New Year.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 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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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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