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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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2
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
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
The poll also showed that the proportion of those who intend to vote for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party in the midterms is even and that nearly half of people believe Trump's second term has been a success so far.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Last September, more than 16,000 students were named semifinalists for being the highest-scoring entrants from each state, with proportions based on each state’s total of graduating seniors.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
The poll also showed that the proportion of those who intend to vote for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party in the midterms is even and that nearly half of people believe Trump's second term has been a success so far.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Verb
The ideally proportioned, four-door SUV stands out with reverence to Porsche designers efforts.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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Often from the front. JS: There’s rigid symmetry, often looking like a Wes Anderson still.—
David Wallace-Wells,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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But there is also a compelling symmetry to the fact that a 2-1 comeback win for Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day kicked off all of this Chelsea misery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The biggest portion of those cuts would be a reduction in K-12 funding by more than $4.5 billion.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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These include a change to the portion of state Medicaid costs borne by the federal government, which is currently at 90% for states that elected to expand their eligible Medicaid population.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Berkshire’s price-to-book ratio remained elevated during the quarter, so share repurchases were suspended.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The ratios are conveniently located on the back of the formula bottle for quick reference.—
Kate Puhala,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Richardson addressed a workforce that has been dwindling in size, targeted for cuts like other agencies by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Not only has much of the development been focused on three to four units, but they have been limited in size.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Verb
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This structure helps borrowers lower their monthly obligations, providing immediate relief for those balancing limited retirement income against rising living expenses.—
Matthew O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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For a larger living room, a rectangular table beside a sofa balances the scale and provides ample space for a lamp, decor, and everyday necessities.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Noun
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There’s already a strong correlation between international films that were previous PCA winners at Toronto and Academy Awards’ international film nominations and winners, Lee noted.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Several years later, Mischel noticed a strong correlation between the success of some of those kids later in life (better grades, higher self-confidence) and their ability to delay gratification in nursery school.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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Its net loss per share was $1.56, more than triple the $0.42 that analysts expected, according to Yahoo Finance.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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Earnings per share came in at 54 cents, missing analyst expectations.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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What to know about home prices, rate 'lock-in' How are young people who buy homes doing it?—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Smart parking meters in downtown and midtown Sacramento operate on a tiered rate system, according to the city of Sacramento site.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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