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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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 July 2022
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The problem is magnified when Hezbollah launches multiple drones at once, potentially overwhelming a system that’s not fully up to the task of identifying the incoming drones.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Every mistake is magnified, every penalty is questioned, every shortcoming is analyzed.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Every move Espada makes is magnified, even if sometimes there aren’t any correct choices.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That vulnerability is magnified in settings like Saturday’s dinner—which, unlike inaugurations or the State of the Union address, was not designated a National Special Security Event, the Secret Service told me.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
That resistance is magnified in the wake of Kansas’ recent effort to lure the Chiefs.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
There were some inconsistencies in the quality, which was magnified by one ball being used for an entire game.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
In countries where the rule of law is weaker, the risks are magnified.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 July 2022
Verb
That is amplified for players like Jeffrey Viel, whose physical nature has been magnified further in the postseason.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The problem is magnified when Hezbollah launches multiple drones at once, potentially overwhelming a system that’s not fully up to the task of identifying the incoming drones.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Every mistake is magnified, every penalty is questioned, every shortcoming is analyzed.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Every move Espada makes is magnified, even if sometimes there aren’t any correct choices.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That vulnerability is magnified in settings like Saturday’s dinner—which, unlike inaugurations or the State of the Union address, was not designated a National Special Security Event, the Secret Service told me.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
That resistance is magnified in the wake of Kansas’ recent effort to lure the Chiefs.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
There were some inconsistencies in the quality, which was magnified by one ball being used for an entire game.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
In countries where the rule of law is weaker, the risks are magnified.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans after his first diagnosis, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Reportedly, this expansion is supported by hardware upgrades, including a more powerful, multi-stage Long March 5B rocket with an enlarged payload fairing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nasdaq-100 index, YTD The concentration of the market rally means options traders are placing more bets on single stocks than indexes, keeping volatility elevated on a single-stock basis.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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For Harris and his cattle farm, rising prices across the supply chain could force him to keep retail prices elevated in the months ahead, in order to make ends meet.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Additionally, the trails running through and around the outer edge of the forest will be enhanced to improve accessibility.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Other commenters praised Shepard for genuinely prioritizing Bell's desires on the holiday.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Postecoglou memorably praised them after Bergvall scored in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 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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Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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He was booked into the jail there on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, and then in October Lembke was extradited to Idaho and taken into custody at the Ada County Jail.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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