1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Various factors go into determining whether the signatures match, including the slant of the signature, whether it is printed or written in cursive, and the size, proportions or scale.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Proportion Of course, proportion matters just as much as style.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Various factors go into determining whether the signatures match, including the slant of the signature, whether it is printed or written in cursive, and the size, proportions or scale.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Verb
To put that percentage into further context, Newsweek analyzed what similarly proportioned wedding spending would look like for Americans in professions such as construction, nursing and law.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Generally, composite bats offer larger barrels while feeling lighter when swung because of how they are proportioned.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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These colors are so rich, and the bookmatch-style symmetry is neat.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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If so, the framework could open a new window into how complex matter organizes itself when the usual action-reaction symmetry breaks down.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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The district encompasses Elk Grove and portions of Sacramento.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The country with the second largest portion of companies on the list is France, which is one of the leading renewable energy producers and sustainability innovators in the EU with a €240 million plan unveiled in April to further reduce its fossil fuel reliance.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The screens offer higher frame rates, greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior contrast ratios compared with conventional digital projectors.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In comparison, Nvidia, arguably the world's most valuable company, trades with a P/E ratio of just over 31 times, while Apple trades at about 35 times.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
15 June 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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If there is to be rationing, most people would probably prefer that committed fans, with no interest in reselling, were rewarded with low-cost tickets.—
Stefan Szymanski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Other towns and cities are rationing water just in case.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The key is balancing advocacy, boundaries, communication and self-care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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The pandan cakes were feather-light yet buttery, balanced neatly by sharp passionfruit sorbet.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Statisticians call it an illusory correlation, maintaining that proponents perceive a predictive relationship when actually non exists.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Studies show just correlation, so far Experts say the latest data is still far from being able to conclude that GLP-1s are effective treatments for cancer.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Yet sluggishness at the very top is masking dynamism throughout the rest of the list, as a new generation of firms—whether Vietnamese conglomerates, Singaporean banks, or once-loss-making digital platforms—is capturing a greater share of regional revenue and profits.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Now, the White Sox have a share of first place in the AL Central.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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