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as in exaggerating
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 elevating
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 intensifying
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 praising
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 magnifying
Venus conjunct Jupiter in your sign is equivalent to a cosmic glow-up, magnifying your charm, warmth and emotional magnetism.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The gravitational lensing effect of a galaxy between MRG-M0138 and Earth refocused the light from that distant galaxy, magnifying it by 30 times, allowing Ellis and colleagues to intricately reconstruct the internal details of MRG-M0138.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
For example, blind and low-vision students may use screen reading or magnifying software to read.
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Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
4 June 2026
The effect could conceivably have come from stellar variability—a burp from the star rather than a light-magnifying PBH.
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Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Minimizing one footprint could come at the expense of magnifying another, researchers say.
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Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 June 2026
Overall, the pope recommends that AI development should slow down and be guided by community feedback, noting that the development of AI by a handful of billion-dollar corporations is magnifying existing wealth, power and information imbalances.
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Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Among those who helped shape the curation were design duo Tipstudio, which oversaw the exhibition design; French artist JR, who contributed a site-specific installation magnifying the artisans’ faces across the building’s façade; and Vanity Fair Italia, which produced the show.
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Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
This Lent is magnifying his apostasy like never before.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The gravitational lensing effect of a galaxy between MRG-M0138 and Earth refocused the light from that distant galaxy, magnifying it by 30 times, allowing Ellis and colleagues to intricately reconstruct the internal details of MRG-M0138.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
For example, blind and low-vision students may use screen reading or magnifying software to read.
—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
4 June 2026
The effect could conceivably have come from stellar variability—a burp from the star rather than a light-magnifying PBH.
—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Minimizing one footprint could come at the expense of magnifying another, researchers say.
—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 June 2026
Overall, the pope recommends that AI development should slow down and be guided by community feedback, noting that the development of AI by a handful of billion-dollar corporations is magnifying existing wealth, power and information imbalances.
—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Among those who helped shape the curation were design duo Tipstudio, which oversaw the exhibition design; French artist JR, who contributed a site-specific installation magnifying the artisans’ faces across the building’s façade; and Vanity Fair Italia, which produced the show.
—
Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
This Lent is magnifying his apostasy like never before.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifying
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Goldman says Lander is exaggerating the gulf between them.
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Some may suspect the president is exaggerating.
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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The format escalates through semi-finals and a final scheduled for June 25, intensifying constraints to simulate high-pressure competitive conditions.
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There are several reasons why Russia is intensifying its infiltration missions now.
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
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The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.
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Far from diversifying away from China, Europe is deepening its dependencies.
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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The Prince of Wales is celebrating not only Father's Day on June 21, but also his 44th birthday.
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“Magnifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnifying. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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