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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
As someone who views the world through a public health lens, the magnitude of collective grief astounded me.
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Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
The comet will also be positioned about 2 degrees to the left of the second magnitude star Izar, also in Boötes.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But the magnitude of the moment is unmistakable.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6, struck around midnight local time on Monday, at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), with the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar being the worst hit.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
The comet will also be positioned about 2 degrees to the left of the second magnitude star Izar, also in Boötes.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But the magnitude of the moment is unmistakable.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6, struck around midnight local time on Monday, at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), with the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar being the worst hit.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
Noun
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Many of these local gems are cozy relics that house unique pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia, hold a coveted aesthetic or have historical significance.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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What was the significance of being able to share these memories with him?—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our Universe may be full of stars, galaxies, and a cosmic web of large-scale structure, all separated by the vastness of empty space between them, but it wasn’t born that way.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Director Reinaldo Marcus Green keeps his camera low to emphasize the vastness of the tennis world bearing down on Venus, all while Richard (Will Smith) watches on, ever enigmatically, from the tunnels.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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For those scoring at home, that means the average field size was ten which makes for great competition.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, a gallery rail system easily accommodates different frame sizes, shapes, weights, and thicknesses, which allows for ultra-layered, completely unique arrangements.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Smith touched on the importance of the award before the artist touched the stage, especially due to the fact that Abloh was regarded as an innovator and cultural steward.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gray comments come as businesses place more importance on emotional intelligence, or EQ, a skill increasingly seen as essential for executives.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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To appreciate the full moral weight and dramatic immensity of these moments means grasping the significance of the moments leading up to them—and the ones that come afterward.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Not even the best paintings or photographs can ever trace its immensity; only fractions can be glimpsed and never held for long.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Though not related by blood, the two fighters could almost be brothers, and the battle has the tragic dimension of a family feud, as flashbacks reveal how Kaigaku was responsible for their master’s suicide.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Given his previous output has continued into the new season under the same manager, Tarkowski seems like the surest bet to take advantage of the game’s new defensive dimension.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the European Union is readying a 19th package of sanctions, Hungary, France, Slovakia, Belgium and Spain maintain imports of Russian oil.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Remanufacturing, reuse, and repair reduce exposure to volatile imports, unlock new revenue opportunities, and build trust.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hawley, who directed the premiere, brings an impressive sense of scale to the action, conveying the hugeness of the spaceship and its urban crash zone, contrasted with the smallness of the figures trying to make their way through the mayhem.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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