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magnification

noun

ˌmag-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce magnification (audio)
Definition of magnificationnext
as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts most movies don't deal in reality but in a magnification of reality where everything is more intense

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Recent Examples of magnification Even low-magnification, smaller-aperture binoculars will show some interesting details. — Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 An optometrist eventually diagnosed her with presbyopia and added magnification to her prescription. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 The doctor controls the blade or needle under high magnification. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The update also adds some customization options to Widgets, a more precise magnification tool, and improved stability with certain Bluetooth devices. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
  1. exaggeration
  2. enhancement
  3. caricature
  4. coloring
  5. stretching
Noun
  • While that’s an exaggeration by Cole’s lofty standards, one thing is certain with the playoffs nearing.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The late Cincinnati Reds owner can be described as cheap, racist and antisemitic without fear of exaggeration.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Noun
  • Funding for the project is included in the city’s operating and maintenance budget under community enhancement funds, according to the staff report.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Masons, carvers and conservators all work towards the preservation and enhancement and even creation of heritage, but as experience and knowledge grows so a gradual almost imperceptible transition occurs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • Reducing Combs to a caricature of villainy alone would ignore the complexity that has long defined his influence.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Last month, retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment that critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.
    — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • There was a time when skincare did the treating and makeup did the covering and coloring.
    — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike plants that produce clear fiber and color it later, Prysmian holds a patent for coloring fiber directly on the draw tower.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of coloring
Noun
  • This is where your warm-up becomes most specific to your needs, and where generic stretching and movement most often fall short.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Options include playing soft music when work ends, taking a mindful shower focused on water and breathing or doing five to 10 minutes of gentle stretching.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretching

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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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