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
At the lowest magnification of 100x, the observer can view surface textures and larger structures in plants, while at its highest magnification of 1800x, Bubo can reveal crystal clear tiny details like cell structures and small living organisms.
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Shirl Leigh
march 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
First, take two photos of your head (one from the front and one from the top) for a macro view, then four photos of your scalp using a wand with a 60x magnification lens on the end.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
This is a good time to mention iOS and Android both have a plethora of accessibility settings for people who need assistance with vision (text magnification or better contrast) or hearing issues (live captions) or who need assistance using the touch screen accurately or some other issues.
—Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Shirl Leigh
march 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
First, take two photos of your head (one from the front and one from the top) for a macro view, then four photos of your scalp using a wand with a 60x magnification lens on the end.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
This is a good time to mention iOS and Android both have a plethora of accessibility settings for people who need assistance with vision (text magnification or better contrast) or hearing issues (live captions) or who need assistance using the touch screen accurately or some other issues.
—Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
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The lurch from declaring fears about Iran to be mere media exaggerations to invoking imminent threat, from demanding the Nobel Peace Prize to luxuriating in lethality, is the essence of the autocrat’s monopoly on unpredictability.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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The team has specifically and methodically combed through Moore’s previous statements point by point to expose any potential lie or exaggeration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The health benefits of creatine include strength and muscle enhancement, improved bone, brain and heart health, and help fighting certain neuromuscular conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and muscular dystrophy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Upgrades include enhancements to its processor, audio system, and webcam, with the biggest changes being to the ports.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The result has been something like an inverse caricature of Republican complaints about diversity, equity, and inclusion, a system in which the incompetent rise not because of their abilities but because of their sycophancy.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are some surprise attractions too, from the Cartoon Museum, which documents the history of British cartoons, caricatures and comics, to the spectacular Byzantine-style Fitzrovia Chapel with its gold mosaic ceiling where King Charles recorded his Christmas broadcast in 2024.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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Young Humboldt penguins have grayish-brown feathers and won’t develop their signature black-and-white coloring for a few years.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Held on the South Lawn, this year’s event included such activities as the beloved egg roll, a Be Best Military Card Writing Station, the Lunar Exploration Experience, egg coloring fun for kids and mini golf.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first happens in accordance with the Earth’s rotation, the second will be healed with stretching and Ibuprofen, and the third is simply a fact of life and the passage of time.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Warming up with light movement, such as walking or dynamic stretching, before a workout as well as cooling down afterward can help prepare muscles, improve flexibility and reduce soreness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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