as in exaggerations
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 magnifications
Larger telescopes allow magnifications of 150x or more.
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
And your camera attached to a small telescope with magnifications between 20-30 would give you stunning photos.
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Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
The Thames & Kosmos Telescope & Astronomy Kit teaches kids about the solar system with a close-up view and includes two magnifications, a star wheel, and more.
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Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
Find a huge range of styles for your reading glasses on Amazon, from classic to trendy, and a wide spectrum of magnifications.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
The scientists contorted the nanowire in each device into a fractal pattern that took on similar shapes at various magnifications.
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IEEE Spectrum,
1 Feb. 2024
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
And your camera attached to a small telescope with magnifications between 20-30 would give you stunning photos.
—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
The Thames & Kosmos Telescope & Astronomy Kit teaches kids about the solar system with a close-up view and includes two magnifications, a star wheel, and more.
—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
Find a huge range of styles for your reading glasses on Amazon, from classic to trendy, and a wide spectrum of magnifications.
—
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
The scientists contorted the nanowire in each device into a fractal pattern that took on similar shapes at various magnifications.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifications
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?
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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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The charges of assault with a firearm included enhancements for a using a gun in the crime.
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
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Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.
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Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.
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“Magnifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifications. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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