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as in to exaggerate
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 to elevate
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 to intensify
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 to celebrate
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 magnify
And of course, it’s all magnified by the fact that last night’s 5-0 loss gives the Mets a five-game losing streak.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Finally, leaders should magnify the employee’s potential by mentoring, not micromanaging.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Tough losses and mistakes are only magnified further when games are decided by a run or two.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
If anything, Flanagan revels in the novella’s genre-bending dexterity, magnifying the eeriness of its opening scenes before deepening the homespun warmth of its subsequent chapters.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Finally, leaders should magnify the employee’s potential by mentoring, not micromanaging.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Tough losses and mistakes are only magnified further when games are decided by a run or two.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
If anything, Flanagan revels in the novella’s genre-bending dexterity, magnifying the eeriness of its opening scenes before deepening the homespun warmth of its subsequent chapters.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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Second, the extent of the controversies has often been exaggerated: a handful of Trump supporters have stuck their heads above the parapet, the media have sniffed drama and written up stories about friction, and nothing has ultimately changed.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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One has been associated with a group that exaggerates the rare risks and harms of vaccines while casting doubt on their benefits.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Suede handbags will elevate your outfits, while slim sandals go with everything and do the look just slightly better than everyone else.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Studio Azuki plans to fuse this international momentum with Japan’s anime culture to pioneer new production models, elevate storytelling quality, enable fan collaboration and introduce social-first formats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Getty Images Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to steal and sell online passwords, experts warn.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Black women are often conditioned to prioritize others’ needs over their own, and this tendency may intensify during the summertime demands.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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Deandre Ayton #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates a 121-119 win against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on February 03, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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What better way to celebrate the holiday than with a local fireworks show? With Independence Day falling on a Friday this year, many towns in the state have their shows set for the coming long weekend.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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These gothic elements enhance the book’s central preoccupations of trust, fidelity, and the difficulty of fully knowing another person—or oneself.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Some things in life are mood enhancing and for me one of those things are narrowing down the products that will make it in my suitcase for my summer excursions.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Target has tapped the promotional strategy frequently in recent years, cutting or maintaining prices on important seasonal categories such as toys or Thanksgiving meal supplies, while also promoting lists of related items as falling under a certain amount.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Topline The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles on Monday, claiming its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts promotes attacks on law enforcement, the latest legal battle centered around the L.A. protests against federal deportation raids.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The impact of this powerful novel is heightened by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton’s keen understanding of its author’s purposes.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Lost for nearly 50 years and never fully restored, its fragmented reels and sudden leaps only heighten the silent era’s disorienting psychosis.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Some parks, however, are blessed with ample indoor options.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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This product leaves my skin feeling deeply moisturized and blessed after each shower.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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