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
Isom’s leadership is a remarkable model of resilience on all dimensions.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
There is much to be said for temptation in two dimensions.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
These dimensions normally cohere in the speaker, which binds a person to their words.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
The scores of all three dimensions were added on an equal percentage basis to form the final ranking score of a maximum of 100 points.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
By using these dimensions, the researchers increased the electrode surface area, allowing almost every atom to participate in the chemical reaction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The dimensions of the soccer fields are 75 yards wide by 112 yards long.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
In the process, its ritualistic and cultural dimensions are often lost.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The difficulty stemmed from the large dimensions that seemed to be involved.
—Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
There is much to be said for temptation in two dimensions.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
These dimensions normally cohere in the speaker, which binds a person to their words.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
The scores of all three dimensions were added on an equal percentage basis to form the final ranking score of a maximum of 100 points.
—Time Staff, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
By using these dimensions, the researchers increased the electrode surface area, allowing almost every atom to participate in the chemical reaction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The dimensions of the soccer fields are 75 yards wide by 112 yards long.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
In the process, its ritualistic and cultural dimensions are often lost.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The difficulty stemmed from the large dimensions that seemed to be involved.
—Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
Noun
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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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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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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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