as in sizes
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of magnitudes
Total lunar eclipses with magnitudes only slightly above 1 tend to appear lighter copper or reddish in tone rather than a very dark crimson, because the moon does not travel deeply through the shadow.
—
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The beam is magnitudes stronger than a medical X-ray, and can rapidly identify minute traces of chemicals from ink that has been erased, said University of Wisconsin physics researcher Minhal Gardezi, part of the Hipparchus team.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
What do earthquake magnitudes mean?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
While the magnitudes and epicenter depths varied between the events, three of the four occurred offshore, limiting the immediate impact on populations but highlighting the area’s constant tectonic activity.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That means investors in that name and the other AI stocks expect the companies to keep ratcheting up their profit and revenue forecasts by large magnitudes in order to justify investors continuing to buy the shares.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Without these people and their selfless actions, this could have been a tragedy of many magnitudes more.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The beam is magnitudes stronger than a medical X-ray, and can rapidly identify minute traces of chemicals from ink that has been erased, said University of Wisconsin physics researcher Minhal Gardezi, part of the Hipparchus team.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
What do earthquake magnitudes mean?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
While the magnitudes and epicenter depths varied between the events, three of the four occurred offshore, limiting the immediate impact on populations but highlighting the area’s constant tectonic activity.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That means investors in that name and the other AI stocks expect the companies to keep ratcheting up their profit and revenue forecasts by large magnitudes in order to justify investors continuing to buy the shares.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Without these people and their selfless actions, this could have been a tragedy of many magnitudes more.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitudes
Noun
-
For buyers who are strictly focused on acquiring the most gold content per dollar spent, the Krugerrand is one of the better options available right now — and its fractional sizes are a good alternative for buyers who don't want to commit a full ounce at a time.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
-
Dual fuel ranges come in various designs, sizes and colors and can be freestanding or built into kitchen cabinets.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
That relic came under scrutiny in 2007 after dental experts pointed out that the 3-inch tooth’s characteristics were incompatible with the dimensions of a human tooth and most likely belonged to a cow or a buffalo.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Like Fielder’s previous docu–reality show Nathan for You, 2013–17, The Rehearsal is a show driven by the baroque restaging of scenarios to solve complex chains of problems beset with profoundly psychosocial dimensions.—
Patrick R. Crowley,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Magnitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitudes. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
