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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
Technology was partly to blame for creating an environment which magnifies prejudices and weakens critical thinking, Leo said.
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Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Brightness Booster magnifies pixels to bring out every bit of detail on the screen, while the Bright Room Ready mode makes the visuals pop out no matter what kind of lighting is in the room.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Specifically, the spacetime warped by the MACS J046 clusters magnifies light traveling from LAP1-B toward Earth by roughly 100-fold.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
There are moments that feel really close, and then there’s just one mistake that magnifies our situation.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
This tournament itself magnifies the emotion of it.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
As a result, light from the same object can arrive at our telescopes at different times, and this magnifies the background object.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That adds up to indirect costs to consumers, through the health and climate effects of burning more fuel, and direct pocketbook costs too; buying more gasoline magnifies the effect of price hikes.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Outsourcing magnifies existing structures, whether strong or weak.
—Denys Kliuch, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Brightness Booster magnifies pixels to bring out every bit of detail on the screen, while the Bright Room Ready mode makes the visuals pop out no matter what kind of lighting is in the room.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Specifically, the spacetime warped by the MACS J046 clusters magnifies light traveling from LAP1-B toward Earth by roughly 100-fold.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
There are moments that feel really close, and then there’s just one mistake that magnifies our situation.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
This tournament itself magnifies the emotion of it.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
As a result, light from the same object can arrive at our telescopes at different times, and this magnifies the background object.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
That adds up to indirect costs to consumers, through the health and climate effects of burning more fuel, and direct pocketbook costs too; buying more gasoline magnifies the effect of price hikes.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Outsourcing magnifies existing structures, whether strong or weak.
—Denys Kliuch, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifies
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fiji's wife, Jesni Sam, elevates her foot on a stool.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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The talented team elevates star ingredients like sunchoke, lion’s mane mushrooms, or wagyu beef in an open kitchen overseen by executive Chef Brandon Cunningham.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The company has also deepened ties with major technology players including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, even as competition intensifies across the AI industry.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The process tenderizes the ingredient and intensifies its natural flavor.—
Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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The latest collection, Vibrations of Spring, celebrates the end of winter, the cessation of snow and silence, the way light changes as summer approaches.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Taubman Museum of Art Located in a spectacular curved steel and glass building designed by a protégé of Frank Gehry, Taubman Museum of Art celebrates its 75th year in 2026.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Plus, even when cleaned, the rough, rusty surface promotes more clinging clippings and the problem continues.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If the tile goes mid-way up the wall, the designer recommends choosing a paint color that enhances the tile’s color, either a similar hue or a complementary tone.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This enhances France’s capability to maintain its operational superiority in contested and high-intensity airspaces.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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At a monastery in the Himalayan foothills, a teenage Buddhist lama blesses thousands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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