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as in exaggerates
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 elevates
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 intensifies
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 celebrates
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 magnifies
The brain, already primed by expectation or anxiety, magnifies those sensations, producing very real pain, bloating, brain fog, fatigue or mood swings.
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
This magnifies the sense of your own power.
—Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
This year, the moon and Mercury will be transiting the sign of Libra along with the sun, which magnifies themes of harmony, justice and connection.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
The lens magnifies and stretches the stuff behind it, sometimes creating multiple images of it.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The increasingly popular use of void years — dummy years to spread the cap hit beyond a contract’s expiration — magnifies the effect.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Practice Active Listening With Empathy Remote work magnifies the risk of miscommunication.
—Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Facing a top-10 team in that opener magnifies the importance of playing clean football.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Certification of the Tesla class action magnifies the company's legal and financial risk by grouping customers into a single lawsuit.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
This magnifies the sense of your own power.
—Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
This year, the moon and Mercury will be transiting the sign of Libra along with the sun, which magnifies themes of harmony, justice and connection.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
The lens magnifies and stretches the stuff behind it, sometimes creating multiple images of it.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The increasingly popular use of void years — dummy years to spread the cap hit beyond a contract’s expiration — magnifies the effect.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Practice Active Listening With Empathy Remote work magnifies the risk of miscommunication.
—Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Facing a top-10 team in that opener magnifies the importance of playing clean football.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Certification of the Tesla class action magnifies the company's legal and financial risk by grouping customers into a single lawsuit.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifies
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Tainy’s Prometheus — is portrayed by Feid, dressed in an oversized leather coat and lit in a manner that exaggerates his grills in an eerie way.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not The Bitch of Buchenwald did what is reenacted on the show isn’t relevant, because her activities are placed in the context of a comic book that exaggerates history to make a point — just like Monster does.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for the squeamish 12-year-old me, the lifelike fluidity intensifies the story’s body-horror elements.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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No trick, a new treat is coming as a brand-new destination at AvidXchange Music Factory celebrates its grand opening on Halloween!—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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The event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each appear on the cover of the issue, as well as the accomplished women profiled in the annual Women’s Impact Report, which highlights leaders in the entertainment industry.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Progesterone promotes cell death among defective cells that could turn cancerous.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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How Zurzuvae works to help combat postpartum depression Zurzuvae enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that sends signals in the brain to calm nerve activity, Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health, tells SELF.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
28 Oct. 2025
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In addition to speed and efficiency, FliCS enhances safety and operational flexibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Venus enters Libra and blesses your sector of expansion, travel, education, and big-picture dreams.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
12 Oct. 2025
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Sticking to the brand’s core principles of helping people embrace beauty and taking care of our skin and soul from the inside out, this skincare-makeup hybrid features amethyst crystal, which heightens creativity, intuition, and spirituality.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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But confronting these primal fears heightens the experience.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Magnifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifies. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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