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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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
Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
The last group had the greatest proportion of females and people with no medical conditions related to obesity.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Last year's host was FKA Twigs, who joined the DJ booth alongside Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X teeing up a dance party of epic proportions (vogueing competition included, obviously).
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
The last group had the greatest proportion of females and people with no medical conditions related to obesity.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
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On a day that had long been in the books as a tribute to Kevin Keegan, the manager who saved the club from oblivion, dragged it into the Premier League and opened up a world of possibilities, there was a discordant kind of symmetry.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, there could be some symmetry if the Diamondbacks signed Martinez to nearly bookend his career.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Employer matching contributions – Many employers recognize the importance of helping their employees save for retirement and offer to match a portion of employee 401(k) contributions.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This is not a conservative investment, but the risk/reward ratio looks good to me.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is a slightly moving target because of the variable ABV of the spirit—a 40 percent whisky will need less sweetness than a 45 or 50 percent whisky—so the above ratio is a guideline based on a 40 or 43 percent scotch.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Shough, Saints Why Shough can succeed The 6-foot-4, 219-pounder has ideal size and arm strength.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Snag it in a coastal blue striped style or classic white in either the small/medium or large/extra large size.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Managing brand deals, taxes, and public image is a big responsibility for teenagers still balancing school and life.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs may have set the fire, but long-term success will come down to how well brands balance speed with structure.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
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Below is correlation data based on five-year and three-year histories, where 1D_5D denotes the correlation between one-day and five-day returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Though the findings describe only a correlation, experts said the data underscored the need for screening and early treatment of diabetes, a condition that is becoming more common worldwide.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hassabis, for his part, won a share of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Alphafold—an AI system that can predict the 3D structures of proteins, and which has turbocharged biomedical research.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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All 20 clubs earn an equal share of £86.9million ($115.8m) through domestic and international broadcasting rights and a further £8.2m via commercial income.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Consumers face an overall average effective tariff rate of 28%, the highest since 1901, according to the Yale Budget Lab. Need a break?—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Compounded semaglutide may have inflated the rate of side effects in the study, or could even explain why an unexpected percentage of patients experienced low blood sugar, Cohen explained.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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