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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 7th house is more about one-on-one bonds, while the 11th house magnifies the potential of a united community.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For Asia’s two most populous countries, their huge scale magnifies the risks.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
This process magnifies the croaking, resulting in a surprising volume of sound considering the size of the small frogs.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Like all melodramatists, Hong deals in coincidence and magnifies casual connections and minor accidents into life-shaking events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Moreover, Unrivaled’s format magnifies her strengths.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
And dependence on electronic systems greatly magnifies cybersecurity and privacy risks.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The halftime show magnifies everything — fashion choices, choreography, symbolism — and invites interpretation on a scale few artists ever experience.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For Asia’s two most populous countries, their huge scale magnifies the risks.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
This process magnifies the croaking, resulting in a surprising volume of sound considering the size of the small frogs.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Like all melodramatists, Hong deals in coincidence and magnifies casual connections and minor accidents into life-shaking events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Moreover, Unrivaled’s format magnifies her strengths.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
And dependence on electronic systems greatly magnifies cybersecurity and privacy risks.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The halftime show magnifies everything — fashion choices, choreography, symbolism — and invites interpretation on a scale few artists ever experience.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifies
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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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Wise’s essential deployment of tension is absent without the compressed grain that elevates it.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rosebelly, the hotel's coffee shop, elevates the coffee program with beans from What’s Brewing, one of San Antonio’s most beloved local roasters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Belarus now imprisons 28 journalists as President Lukashenko intensifies a crackdown on press freedom.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ogles' comments, made on the first day of House Republicans' annual week-long policy retreat in Doral, Florida, also came as the war in Iran rapidly intensifies.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Lancaster head coach LaJeanna Howard, center, celebrates with fans and players following her team's 51-37 victory over Austin Westlake to capture the state championship.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Strongest Town Contest celebrates towns that are taking steps to address challenges related to transportation, housing and finances.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mimicking the qualities of a natural environment within a high-rise, the design enhances workplace well-being and fosters a connected experience.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Set in London and Spain, the story unfolds across six episodes — Wright directed the first three — and cleverly heightens the tensions sometimes experienced in in-law relationships.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Inflation The war only heightens the importance of the upcoming inflation data.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Magnifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifies. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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