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as in portions
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 ratios
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 dimensions
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 parts
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as in balances
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Recent Examples of proportions
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that means steering someone toward a brand specifically designed for their proportions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Great sesame-ginger dressings start with fresh ingredients in just the right proportions.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Spired with cranes and framed in steel, its rising semiconductor factory defies all local proportions, both in its size and 11-figure investment.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
When choosing furniture for a modern bedroom, pay attention to proportions.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Forte_Forte had charming animalier jacquard coats — both in short and long proportions — that will redefine the pattern as a new neutral come next fall.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The saga of this pipeline project, which was known as the Trans Mountain Expansion, or TMX, is now familiar to most Canadians as a fiasco of epic proportions.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, a five-carat version in 14k yellow gold captures attention with luminous brilliance while maintaining classic proportions.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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However, those who typically plan meals around meat may benefit from shifting proportions.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that means steering someone toward a brand specifically designed for their proportions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Great sesame-ginger dressings start with fresh ingredients in just the right proportions.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Spired with cranes and framed in steel, its rising semiconductor factory defies all local proportions, both in its size and 11-figure investment.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
When choosing furniture for a modern bedroom, pay attention to proportions.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Forte_Forte had charming animalier jacquard coats — both in short and long proportions — that will redefine the pattern as a new neutral come next fall.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The saga of this pipeline project, which was known as the Trans Mountain Expansion, or TMX, is now familiar to most Canadians as a fiasco of epic proportions.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, a five-carat version in 14k yellow gold captures attention with luminous brilliance while maintaining classic proportions.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Everything is bigger in Texas, especially the portions.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Change direction, and those ratios shift accordingly.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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An end to an overblown row As finicky and technical as the topic of compression ratios may be to the casual F1 fan, the furore surrounding their policing in the last two months has been a perfect example of F1 politicking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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That relic came under scrutiny in 2007 after dental experts pointed out that the 3-inch tooth’s characteristics were incompatible with the dimensions of a human tooth and most likely belonged to a cow or a buffalo.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Like Fielder’s previous docu–reality show Nathan for You, 2013–17, The Rehearsal is a show driven by the baroque restaging of scenarios to solve complex chains of problems beset with profoundly psychosocial dimensions.—
Patrick R. Crowley,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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My approach balances practicality with subtlety, choosing travel essentials that protect without advertising your valuables.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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That scrutiny balances the pro‑ and anti-competitive aspects of a rule—such as a rule saying college athletes can’t be paid—and focuses on how a rule impacts economic competition in a marketplace.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lopez shares Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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No 'immediate action' on selling Kraft Heinz shares Abel praised the decision last month by Kraft Heinz's new CEO Steve Cahillane to pause plans for split the company in two, a division that would have essentially reversed the merger Warren Buffett helped orchestrate in 2015.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Businesses will borrow to invest in AI, putting upward pressure on interest rates.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Officials also note appraisal districts do not set tax rates — local governments do — and say the process is meant to encourage communication.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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For buyers who are strictly focused on acquiring the most gold content per dollar spent, the Krugerrand is one of the better options available right now — and its fractional sizes are a good alternative for buyers who don't want to commit a full ounce at a time.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Dual fuel ranges come in various designs, sizes and colors and can be freestanding or built into kitchen cabinets.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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