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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
That quake, a magnitude 6 centered near North Palm Springs, isn’t part of the tectonic pantheon that evokes the worst of California’s seismic fears — your Northridges, Loma Prietas or Sylmars.
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Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Kochen’s defense attorneys argued that the magnitude of their client’s crime was not nearly as egregious as that of hundreds of other Medicare fraud felons in South Florida, which is recognized as the healthcare-fraud capital of the United States.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Beyond the American connection, the magnitude of the occasion was what resonated with Moreno.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Instead, the worry is what the world might make of such suppression—and whether there’s even room in people’s brains these days to collectively consider, and take at face value, a shocking revelation of this magnitude.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Kochen’s defense attorneys argued that the magnitude of their client’s crime was not nearly as egregious as that of hundreds of other Medicare fraud felons in South Florida, which is recognized as the healthcare-fraud capital of the United States.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Beyond the American connection, the magnitude of the occasion was what resonated with Moreno.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Instead, the worry is what the world might make of such suppression—and whether there’s even room in people’s brains these days to collectively consider, and take at face value, a shocking revelation of this magnitude.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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So using these as natural barriers obviously has an enormous significance — enormous importance.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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For now, however, his focus is on preparing himself and his teammates for the country’s first FIFA World Cup match since Haiti played in 1974, and Miami carries a special significance along that goal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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These challenges are why solar sails aren't yet plying the vastness of space.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Here’s a swashbuckling Zen space opera of irresistible vastness — a world large enough to colonize your imagination.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Brown had challenged Anunoby at shootaround to use his size, strength and athleticism on the offensive glass.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Available in sizes ranging from 2 to 18 in a beautiful medium wash, these versatile jeans are great for everyday wear and will keep you comfy throughout your travels thanks to their cotton and elastane blend.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized its historical importance during remarks at the site.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Moszkowicz added further points to underscore the festival’s importance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The immensity of the body of water, which resembles an 186-mile vericose vein snaking across southern Utah, is difficult to comprehend or convey.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Fraser’s explosive performance underlines the immensity of the stakes, balancing every precarious element of this enormous mission.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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When a radio wave passes through, the atoms respond in a way that reveals the field’s strength, direction, and movement in three dimensions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Layered over the gown is a removable sheer lace bodice with a high neckline and transparent sleeves, adding softness and dimension to the overall look.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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And even more importantly, China has slashed its crude imports, turning instead to massive stockpiles.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The Justice Department subsequently appealed an earlier order by Eaton to make all businesses that paid the now-defunct import taxes eligible for refunds plus interest.—
Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Nowhere in the vestiges of what was once the sprawl of corporate hugeness known as The General Electric Company are there signs that Katharine Blodgett's laboratory notebooks still exist.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Like Phish or Taylor Swift or The Dead, 21P have created a universe for their fans that is a self-sustaining mechanism, even if the hugeness of it doesn’t always translate into huge chart success.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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