magnitudes

plural of magnitude
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

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Recent Examples of magnitudes There’s a phenomenon known as the Streisand effect, when attempts to hide or censor something draw magnitudes more attention to it. Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 The macroeconomic consequences go well beyond any event in history, both in terms of magnitudes and in terms of the speed at which change happens. Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 In June, astronomers noted a surface eruption increased the comet’s luminosity by almost 10 magnitudes—making it around 8,000 times brighter than usual. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Soccer, once a fringe sport, has grown by magnitudes since the last time a men’s World Cup was hosted here in 1994. Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026 While recorded on seismic sensors, traditional earthquake magnitudes are not appropriate for measuring atmospheric events. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 The size of tremors recorded in this swarm — earthquakes with magnitudes 3s and some 4s — is common for the region, too, Jones said to the USA TODAY Network. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 12 May 2026 But even as Pollock’s prices have stayed stable and Krasner’s have risen dramatically, her work is still valued at magnitudes less. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Earthquakes with magnitudes under 3 are sometimes felt but rarely cause damage, according to seismologists. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitudes
Noun
  • Comfort, breathability, and packability are just a few of the boxes checked by this bamboo-viscose hoodie that blocks 95 percent of the sun’s UV rays (and comes in women’s sizes).
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In her studio at Lee + White, puppets of various sizes stand and slump against the walls.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
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  • Indeed, in her devotion to sparkle, Pechman declines to probe too deeply into any of the industry’s more hurtful or exploitative dimensions.
    Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Magnitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitudes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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