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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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Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This emphasis on both design purity and technical refinement elevates the Sweptail beyond a typical bespoke build.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 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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What began as a call to action has grown into a global movement that celebrates beauty, resilience, and service.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Grammys celebrates the best music released within the window of eligibility, which this year is August 31, 2024-August 30, 2025.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Key Takeaways Persimmons are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and promotes heart health.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Research suggests that movement helps to regulate circadian rhythm and increases melatonin production, which is a hormone that increases at night and promotes sleep.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Saab states that this enhances multi-domain situational awareness, enabling naval commanders to make faster, more informed decisions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 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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That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The smaller field heightens the importance of precision, especially for a team missing its most creative players.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Magnifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifies. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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