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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
These luminaries provide a spine of photographic excellence that anchors the fair’s historical dimension.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But this time, with notes of black to add definition and dimension.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 May 2025
These phones have almost exactly the same dimensions, so the additional bit of Ultra screen comes from thinner bezels.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
Feel free to mix and match elements like flowers and candles of varying heights to add that extra dimension.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
But this time, with notes of black to add definition and dimension.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 May 2025
These phones have almost exactly the same dimensions, so the additional bit of Ultra screen comes from thinner bezels.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
Feel free to mix and match elements like flowers and candles of varying heights to add that extra dimension.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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The height of the splash corresponds to the size of that cavity.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The class of freshmen entering in 2019 was more than twice the size of the 2023 graduating class at 137 students, meaning that 44.5% of kids entering Sac High as freshmen graduated from the school.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The scope for Wieffer, O’Riley and Gomez to improve in their second seasons at Brighton provides hope of bridging the gap.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Are these films more intimate in scope, or has there been there a shift in scale?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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But if the weather scientists built their models by flying directly into things like hurricanes and taking measurements, volcano researchers have had a bit of a harder time doing the equivalent for magma chambers.—
Byrd Pinkerton,
Vox,
16 May 2025
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However, one player with KU on his list of possible transfer destinations is participating in measurements, drills and 5-on-5 scrimmages at the 75-player event at Wintrust Arena.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Thus, to the extent that the IEEPA’s language is unclear, the major questions doctrine suggests that the law should be construed to not permit these tariffs.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Specifically, researchers discovered a link between a heart failure diagnosis and having problems with a broad range of mental processes, such as memory, paying attention, and planning.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Today, these models are constantly changing, from text-centric tools to multimodal solutions that can work with a much wider range of file data, including images, videos, sound and more.—
Nick Burling,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator flagship gets dramatic new looks and features, including dramatic exterior lights, a new body and a high-def 48-inch instrument display stretching nearly the width of the big SUV’s dashboard.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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If the generous toe box in the standard width isn’t enough, the 880 also comes in wide and extra-wide widths.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
5 May 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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