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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
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.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Yet conflicts with Murry Wilson – who’d long bullied his sons – as well as pressure to maintain their constant schedule magnified Wilson’s anxieties.
—Barry Walters, Billboard, 11 June 2025
In fact, Trump’s disruptions are only magnifying China’s economic and security threats to Europe.
—Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
The theme magnifies subcultures by combining elements of punk, goth, grunge and metal.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
Yet conflicts with Murry Wilson – who’d long bullied his sons – as well as pressure to maintain their constant schedule magnified Wilson’s anxieties.
—Barry Walters, Billboard, 11 June 2025
In fact, Trump’s disruptions are only magnifying China’s economic and security threats to Europe.
—Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
The theme magnifies subcultures by combining elements of punk, goth, grunge and metal.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 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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Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy categories, remains elevated at 2.5%.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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And now here was the standard-bearer of the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, agenda elevating her work.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
18 June 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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While inflation and rising interest rates have intensified financial pressure across the board, the impact has been disproportionately severe for those already operating at a capital disadvantage, which includes many women of color entrepreneurs.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Related Articles Stanley Cup damaged during Florida Panthers celebration Florida Panthers celebrate Stanley Cup win at Elbo Room | PHOTOS Better the second time around: South Florida celebrates Panthers’ Stanley Cup encore victory That first lap with the Cup meant something to all of them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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The tribe will close its current single-level casino, which celebrates its fourth anniversary July 1, three months after the introductory casino opens. Construction of the main casino complex started about a year ago.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Thoughtful packaging enhances brand perception, encourages repeat purchases and boosts word-of-mouth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
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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The Jays also designated reliever Erik Swanson for assignment, promoting pitchers Paxton Schultz and Justin Bruihl to the 26-man roster.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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This intergovernmental coalition brings together 43 countries, working collectively to promote and defend freedom of religion or belief worldwide.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Undermining it can silence voices, suppress creativity and heighten risk exposure, especially in cybersecurity and compliance-sensitive environments where early detection and reporting are critical to resilience and trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 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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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 3 Jul. 2025.
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