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
With magnification and practice, some could read small print.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Optical zoom refers to the ability to move the glass elements inside the lens to create natural magnification.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
When dialed to maximum magnification, the hash marks along the horizontal crosshair subtend 2 MOA each.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
Scientists were able to examine sea water at a very high magnification and saw tiny, circular objects containing DNA.
—Joshua Weitz, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnification
William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Optical zoom refers to the ability to move the glass elements inside the lens to create natural magnification.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
When dialed to maximum magnification, the hash marks along the horizontal crosshair subtend 2 MOA each.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
Scientists were able to examine sea water at a very high magnification and saw tiny, circular objects containing DNA.
—Joshua Weitz, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
Noun
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During a Rolling Stone interview in November, Thornton described the report as an exaggeration.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Schultz declined to respond to the litany of accusations, calling them exaggerations and mischaracterizations.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Digital enhancement software enabled them to lighten and sharpen resolution to also provide a clear facial description of the driver.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Advertisement The ability to sit face to face, to listen as much as to argue, to disagree without retreating into caricature is a prerequisite for meaningful action.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Martin himself has a knack for reinforcing these caricatures.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its coloring is pale brown with slightly darker bands — the markings that distinguish it from its closest relative and give it its common name.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The greatest eclipse marks the midpoint of totality, when the Moon sits deepest within the umbra — often producing the most vivid coloring and the moment most worth capturing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Regular stretching can reduce muscle tension, improve posture, and help prevent discomfort, stiffness, and potential injuries over time.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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There’re proper stretching routines.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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