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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
The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the star and Sirius is one of only four stars seen from our earthly perspective with a negative magnitude (-1.45).
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Those waves and factors related to the shifting ground determine an earthquake’s magnitude, as measured through 10 on the scale most commonly used to describe quakes.
—Gul Tuysuz and Nadeen Ebrahim Cnn, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
The renovation comes after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey in 2023, destroying hundreds of buildings.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These are historic floods—some say of a magnitude that would only occur on average every 500-1,000 years.
—John Sabo, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Those waves and factors related to the shifting ground determine an earthquake’s magnitude, as measured through 10 on the scale most commonly used to describe quakes.
—Gul Tuysuz and Nadeen Ebrahim Cnn, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
The renovation comes after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey in 2023, destroying hundreds of buildings.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These are historic floods—some say of a magnitude that would only occur on average every 500-1,000 years.
—John Sabo, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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In the Freedom area, Miller stopped before a wall of portraits from the 1800s — including William Whipper, Abraham Hanson and Thomas Howland — to highlight the significance of their attire, expressions, jewelry and adornments.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Some third thing of significance that hasn’t yet occurred to me?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Richardson addressed a workforce that has been dwindling in size, targeted for cuts like other agencies by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Not only has much of the development been focused on three to four units, but they have been limited in size.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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But until then, parents will want to reinforce to their kids the importance of helping out with tidying up around the house.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The resulting Hubble Deep Field image revealed about 3,000 distant galaxies, offering humanity's first profound look into the universe's true immensity and revealing a cosmos teeming with galaxies, even at extreme distances.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The sheer immensity of the tent city is jaw-dropping, a hinterland oblivion of yurts and RVs, all stretching into the distance as far as the eye can see.—
Barrett Swanson,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But gathering so many different countries will always bring a political dimension to proceedings.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Feel free to mix and match elements like flowers and candles of varying heights to add that extra dimension.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Trade Truce Helped The Market Rally On Monday, the White House announced a 90-day suspension on new tariffs targeting Chinese imports.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The largest decrease in imports is projected for Pakistan (-800,000 bales to 5.0 million).—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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The Drumbeat Continues High prices have consequences beyond individual patients.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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Here's Which Borrowers Aren't Impacted Previously capped at 10 percent during the Biden administration to prevent financial hardship, the reinstated policy could have severe consequences for retirees and disabled individuals who depend heavily on their benefits.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Hence cutting funding to grants that are subject to rigorous competition highlights the enormity of the problem that US science faces at this moment, relative to its geopolitical rivals, especially China.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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However, both lawmakers stressed the enormity of the $12 billion deficit.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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