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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 deepened
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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as in enlarged
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as in intensified
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Recent Examples of magnified
Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Something that had slowed him earlier this year and has now kind of magnified itself.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The Cubs are athletic, instinctual and experienced, qualities that are magnified underneath the playoff spotlight.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
As has been the case for two decades, a multi-genre cultural blend focused on sing-along fun, driven by multi-platinum hits magnified through country music's century of traditions, will be highlighted.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The home affordability problem is magnified for Black and Hispanic people.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
The association was magnified for frequent users of social media.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
Their exits are magnified without mercy and underreported without context.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
The closeups of faces, hugely magnified on the Piazza’s screen—noble workers and boisterous bosses alike—could, in a certain light, be viewed as Expressionist updates of dell’Arca for a post-religious age, barrelling toward a dangerous new faith.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
McDaniel gave both Grant and Savaiianaea credit for being steadfast in their commitment to improvement yet also encouraged his veterans to be better to avoid the rookies’ struggles being so magnified.
—Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Something that had slowed him earlier this year and has now kind of magnified itself.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The Cubs are athletic, instinctual and experienced, qualities that are magnified underneath the playoff spotlight.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
As has been the case for two decades, a multi-genre cultural blend focused on sing-along fun, driven by multi-platinum hits magnified through country music's century of traditions, will be highlighted.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The home affordability problem is magnified for Black and Hispanic people.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
The association was magnified for frequent users of social media.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 25 Sep. 2025
Their exits are magnified without mercy and underreported without context.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
The closeups of faces, hugely magnified on the Piazza’s screen—noble workers and boisterous bosses alike—could, in a certain light, be viewed as Expressionist updates of dell’Arca for a post-religious age, barrelling toward a dangerous new faith.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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People have often tried to predict the end of the world, and while rumors of its imminent demise have been exaggerated, the viral video by Mhlakela and mixed social media reaction to it show the intrigue that the belief retains.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Maduro insisted in his letter that Venezuela’s role in regional drug trafficking has been exaggerated and politically manipulated.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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More often, the stakes are elevated thanks to greater use of physical sets and in-camera effects than in previous installments.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gordon said that Kershaw elevated his teammates with his performance.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to the Money Doctor, the administration’s interest in a plan that would substitute the dollar for the flailing Argentine peso has greatly intensified in recent weeks as Milei’s political fortunes have weakened.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pressure on journalists and opposition figures has intensified since Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and a political rival of the President, was arrested in March.—
Afşin Yurdakul,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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The president praised her, along with various governors and lawmakers.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Baker has the burgundy (which are sadly still at full price) at home, and praised the rich hue and similar look to higher-end silk.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4 million people will become uninsured if the enhanced tax credits expire.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The department says the maximum-security prison needs building upgrades and equipment, including enhanced fencing, lighting, temporary housing for staff, drug and drone detection systems, and x-ray screening equipment.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Public frustration over austerity measures and a government seen as detached from everyday realities has only deepened.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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As the United States' homelessness crisis has deepened, Trump isn't alone in believing this kind of intervention should be used more often.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Endurance athlete Colin O'Brady, celebrated internationally in 2018 as the first person to traverse Antarctica solo and unassisted, is returning to the unforgiving continent for an even more arduous trek.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Ripa celebrated her 25 seasons on Live, tying with Oprah Winfrey as TV's longest-running female daytime talk host.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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