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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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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
Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
That figure doesn’t include institutional investors like pension funds and REITs, or other large investors — the proportion of rental units owned by outside investors is likely significantly larger.
—Amanda Abrams, thehustle.co, 13 Mar. 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
Nicholson's fireworks would be subsequently aped, and amped up to over-the-top proportions, by other actors and by the future Batman villain himself.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
That figure doesn’t include institutional investors like pension funds and REITs, or other large investors — the proportion of rental units owned by outside investors is likely significantly larger.
—Amanda Abrams, thehustle.co, 13 Mar. 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
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Not only is symmetry taken into account by the arrangement of the beds, but the dark stain of the wood highlights the light stone fountain beautifully.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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This year’s Oscars, the 98th edition, will also unfold with the country at war in the Middle East, but despite that symmetry, rewatching the 2003 telecast today is to be reminded of just how radically the culture of Hollywood has been altered by the political upheavals of the early aughts.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The pool portion of the project would have an eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool, a warm water therapy pool and an activity pool with a water slide, play features and additional lap lanes.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Order the prosciutto cotto eggs Benedict (the English muffin recipe handed down from Petty’s mom) and the cast-iron corn pancake served with a generous portion of butter and berry preserves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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That ratio puts the live-action series early in its journey through the source material.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those ratios might mean escorts could restore Hormuz traffic back to 10% of its pre-war levels, Meade wrote.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The President has reportedly been buying his favorite shoes for his male staffers and White House visitors, even guessing their sizes.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their grayish-green shell, triangular head, and relatively small size set them apart from larger species like loggerheads or green sea turtles.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Clear agreements matter as the Moon conjoins mental Mercury in your 7th House of Alignments, encouraging honest dialogue that balances your needs with someone else’s.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The appeal lies in the note itself—creamy, green, and gently herbaceous—often balanced with softer, sweeter elements.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Studies have shown that shoe sizes have no correlation to penile length.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Our research shows a strong correlation between the creation of data center hubs and strong local economies.—
Mehdi Paryavi,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Do is serving a five-year federal prison sentence for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to direct his share of the COVID funds to certain charities, primarily one that employed his daughter, Rhiannon.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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With such a large share of global oil shipments passing through the route, the disruption has pushed crude prices sharply higher.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the war in Iran began, as prices have soared across the economic spectrum, reducing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Of that trio, Hill, a submariner who ranked second last season in induced groundball rate (48 percent) among relievers, is likely to see immediate action.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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