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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
Data engineers know that a lot of data in every industry is collected manually, and this often introduces errors that are quickly propagated and magnified throughout downstream processes.
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Robert Lindner, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
And every decision is magnified on social media and national TV, digital media and podcasts.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
With help from Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Cricket S. Myers’ sound design, the production magnifies in cinematic fashion the inner lives of the characters.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere, he’s also discussed how a brief run performing Darin’s songs at the 92nd Street Y in 2018 magnified his interest in the singer, marking the origin point of the show, since developed with Alex Timbers.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2025
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Robert Lindner, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
And every decision is magnified on social media and national TV, digital media and podcasts.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
With help from Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Cricket S. Myers’ sound design, the production magnifies in cinematic fashion the inner lives of the characters.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere, he’s also discussed how a brief run performing Darin’s songs at the 92nd Street Y in 2018 magnified his interest in the singer, marking the origin point of the show, since developed with Alex Timbers.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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Coffey seemed to exaggerate it, throwing her hands up while going down.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The movie exaggerates the struggles Scaravella faced.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
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Another benefit is that a mix of vintage pieces, textures, and splurge items elevates the affordable, mass-market items in your home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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For the Cowboys, who have one of the most physical offensive lines in the league, chock-full of first-round picks, his effort as a run blocker has to be elevated.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Since then, Israel has announced a plan to intensify its war on Gaza.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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At the same time, customer acquisition costs are climbing, lifetime value is shrinking and the competitive landscape is intensifying.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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See the cast of The Office spinoff The Paper come together for one of their very first photo booths and don't miss Tina Fey, Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan celebrating their new series, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, announced during the presentation.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Photo of the day: Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side pope Rome, the ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church, felt close to the South Side on Sunday as Chicagoans were still grasping the reality that a son of the neighborhood had become pope, the first American ever.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Data scientists analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, a role that AI enhances rather than replaces.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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Picking out a new plant, joining a Facebook group about gardening, and sharing your harvest with friends, family or neighbors, can all promote the social aspect of gardening and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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When included as part of a balanced diet, soy foods can promote muscle growth, protect heart health, and support weight management.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 May 2025
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The pro-Hindu nationalism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has heightened communal tensions in the country.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 May 2025
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With trust eroding and little progress made, the diplomatic window appears to be narrowing, heightening the risk that regional tensions could tip into open conflict.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The pope who blessed Rome gave his blessing to the world, to the entire world, that Easter morning.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Their prayers were answered and they were blessed with a boy child, or in the case of Rachel with two sons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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