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as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive
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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family
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as in enhanced
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers
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Recent Examples of magnified
Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
However, if precious metals continue their bull run, silver's higher beta could deliver more substantial percentage returns, though downside risk is equally magnified during corrections.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The pro-quality of college sports has been magnified in recent days with Duke suing its quarterback, Darian Mensah, who seeks to transfer to another school.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive suits were here imbued with a relaxed vibe, magnified by tonal combinations and easy yet effective styling choices, like trading classic shirts for flimsy turtlenecks.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Playing to mostly sellout crowds at UT Arlington last season made for great game atmospheres, Bibb said, but also magnified the realization that the Wings have outgrown their home.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Could they be magnified by a younger/less talented roster?
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The incoming wave’s intensity could be magnified by the rain that already fell in the Bay Area throughout the weekend — heavily in some areas.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
For women, the long-term fallout of an early-in-life heart attack is also magnified.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
In Unrivaled, they’re magnified.
—Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
However, if precious metals continue their bull run, silver's higher beta could deliver more substantial percentage returns, though downside risk is equally magnified during corrections.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The pro-quality of college sports has been magnified in recent days with Duke suing its quarterback, Darian Mensah, who seeks to transfer to another school.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive suits were here imbued with a relaxed vibe, magnified by tonal combinations and easy yet effective styling choices, like trading classic shirts for flimsy turtlenecks.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Playing to mostly sellout crowds at UT Arlington last season made for great game atmospheres, Bibb said, but also magnified the realization that the Wings have outgrown their home.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Could they be magnified by a younger/less talented roster?
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The incoming wave’s intensity could be magnified by the rain that already fell in the Bay Area throughout the weekend — heavily in some areas.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
For women, the long-term fallout of an early-in-life heart attack is also magnified.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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If conservative treatments fail, more invasive options — such as surgery to remove enlarged tonsils — may be considered, experts say.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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The denial comes amid intensified fighting in southern Ukraine, where Russian troops have sought to push forward in recent weeks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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Indian traders are bracing for a year of record government debt supply, which may keep borrowing costs elevated in the nation’s bond market.—
Subhadip Sircar,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The former Kansas and Alabama wing has elevated his game since conference play began.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Updated for the first time since 1997, the new version promises 36-hour wear, enhanced skin care benefits and offers 70 shades.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aliso Niguel coach Keith Barnett praised the effort of his freshman point guard, Iribarne.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The stretched body improves aerodynamics while giving the car a sleek, understated appearance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because being unemployed tends to make people quite aggravated and unhappy too.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Hernandez, Espina and Napoles are all charged with home invasion robbery with a firearm, kidnapping and aggravated battery, court records show.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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