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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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Land Rover fitted this press car with optional 21-inch alloys, wrapped in Michelin Latitude rubber, which meant a smooth ride, despite the alloy size.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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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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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Cradle-to-grave measurements add mileage of use, and the ease or otherwise of dismantling for scrap, including recycling or reusing the battery.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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To a lesser extent, McDavid was part of Leon Draisaitl’s Rocket-winning act this season.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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President Trump issued an April 25 executive order requiring his administration to identify and (to the extent legally possible) eliminate anticompetitive federal regulations (in effect, ACMDs).—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Speaking after days of Russia bombarding the Ukrainian capital and other regions with massive aerial attacks, the German chancellor said Monday that his country and other allies had lifted range restrictions.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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This can fluctuate depending on your kitchen and how well the oven is insulated, [but] this temperature range falls within the 'danger zone' of 40 to 140°F, where spoilage organisms can grow quickly.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
Noun
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His hand length was 9¾ inches, and his hand width was 9 inches.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
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But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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