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as in significance
the quality or state of being important
the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated
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as in vastness
the quality or state of being very large
the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the magnitude of the planned skyscraper is totally disproportionate with that of the other buildings on the block
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Recent Examples of magnitude
Astronomers from Ohio State University’s All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae first detected the new point of light, with a magnitude of +8.7, on June 12.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
This is something on a magnitude that doesn’t usually come your way.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The magnitude scale is inverse to the actual brightness and logarithmic, meaning that each subsequent grade is 2.5 times dimmer than the previous one.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 June 2025
However, Bespoke noted that stocks' climb of around 20% is relatively small compared to historical performance in the aftermath of slides of this magnitude in the VIX.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
This is something on a magnitude that doesn’t usually come your way.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The magnitude scale is inverse to the actual brightness and logarithmic, meaning that each subsequent grade is 2.5 times dimmer than the previous one.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 June 2025
However, Bespoke noted that stocks' climb of around 20% is relatively small compared to historical performance in the aftermath of slides of this magnitude in the VIX.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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Jennings said the preservation and rehabilitation of the chapel is crucial due to its historical and architectural significance, and community value.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Several hundred locals gathered outside the property gates on Sunday to protest the detention center and call for the protection of the land, stressing its special significance to Native Americans as well as conservationists, according to member station WGCU.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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When selecting flowering trees for the landscape, pay attention to site conditions and plan for the tree’s mature size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Before the White House released its detailed budget proposal in May, NASA and other federal agencies were already scrambling to respond to the Trump administration's directives to shrink the size of the government.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Trump's dispatching of his top emissary to Los Angeles at a time of turmoil surrounding the Israel-Iran war and the U.S.' future role in it signals the political importance Trump places on his hard-line immigration policies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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China imports the majority of its oil from neighboring Russia, but the importance of Iran should not be overlooked.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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For Córdova, that path began with a moment of astonishment: watching a television program about neutron stars as a young woman, she was struck by the immensity of the cosmos and felt the pull of a question that would guide her for a lifetime — how does the universe work?—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But others, thankfully, find a way to talk about the immensity of caregiving and domestic work without degrading it.—
Elissa Strauss,
Glamour,
10 May 2025
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The traditional singular focus on profit is evolving into a more nuanced framework that balances four dimensions: people, planet, profit and purpose — the quadruple bottom line.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Local photographers documented the nuances of daily life in Cairo with intimacy and urgency, while international artists added new dimensions to the conversation, enriching the global context without overshadowing the local.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Turkey relies heavily on energy imports, including from Iran, and rising oil prices due to the conflict could aggravate inflation and further strain its troubled economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Many have complained that American alternatives for some foreign imports may be unavailable or are too expensive.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Federal agencies including the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have warned of strict consequences for doctors and hospitals providing care opposed by the administration.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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But appealing to both audiences has led to an unintended consequence: clubs playing in conditions many have never encountered before.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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Given the enormity of their task, Li and her collaborators ultimately crowdsourced the task of labeling images to gig workers, using Amazon’s Mechanical Turk platform.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Mar. 2025
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Don’t Write It Alone Many thought leaders or entrepreneurs have an incredible story or framework to share, but they get stalled for years by the enormity of writing a full-length book.—
Adrian Gostick,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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