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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
And dependence on electronic systems greatly magnifies cybersecurity and privacy risks.
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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
At the same time, interactions between the two materials boost the electron depletion layer, which magnifies changes in electrical resistance when ethanol is detected, Nanowerk writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Confidence attracts opportunity On this day, Venus is at home in the sign of Libra, emphasizing themes of harmony, beauty and meaningful connection, while Jupiter in Leo magnifies our confidence, creativity and visibility.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Köroğlu explains that seasonal shedding magnifies density changes, making the scalp look different under winter’s harsher lighting.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Mission scientists also expect the telescope to detect more than 100,000 exoplanets by monitoring subtle gravitational lensing events, whereby a larger foreground object magnifies the light from a more distant source that cannot otherwise be observed directly.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The holiday surge magnifies these risks.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The brain, already primed by expectation or anxiety, magnifies those sensations, producing very real pain, bloating, brain fog, fatigue or mood swings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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
At the same time, interactions between the two materials boost the electron depletion layer, which magnifies changes in electrical resistance when ethanol is detected, Nanowerk writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Confidence attracts opportunity On this day, Venus is at home in the sign of Libra, emphasizing themes of harmony, beauty and meaningful connection, while Jupiter in Leo magnifies our confidence, creativity and visibility.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Köroğlu explains that seasonal shedding magnifies density changes, making the scalp look different under winter’s harsher lighting.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Mission scientists also expect the telescope to detect more than 100,000 exoplanets by monitoring subtle gravitational lensing events, whereby a larger foreground object magnifies the light from a more distant source that cannot otherwise be observed directly.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The holiday surge magnifies these risks.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The brain, already primed by expectation or anxiety, magnifies those sensations, producing very real pain, bloating, brain fog, fatigue or mood swings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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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The magic of this bag is in its subtle details, which transforms and elevates it above the standard tote.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Time elevates those people and their deeds to the heights of deities, and American gods must be faultless.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Driving a backup car after crashing in the Duels intensifies Byron’s challenge to three-peat.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This six-minute compilation of CoComelon songs celebrates vegetables.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Seaweed Night Cream hydrates skin, enhances skin tone and texture, promotes skin elasticity and increases firmness using collagen.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 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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The ad was shot on vintage tube cameras from the '80s, giving it a tactile, analog feel that heightens the retro disco energy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves memory, and heightens creativity.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Magnifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifies. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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