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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
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The lobby, which feels like an entry to a villa on Lake Como, is modeled after the classical Renaissance designs of architect Andrea Palladio and boasts high, curved ceilings; clean lines; colonnades; large proportions; and oversized fireplaces.
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Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The robot is a humanoid—its design is inspired by the human form—and its proportions are a blend of those of the median American male and those of the median American female.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
As a result, the proportions have been subtly altered, and taller doors were required.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
By late spring, the drought that began last fall in Georgia and other parts of the Southeast had reached historic proportions.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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Exaggerated proportions and a wide back create a playful and durable silhouette for a chair that’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The lobby, which feels like an entry to a villa on Lake Como, is modeled after the classical Renaissance designs of architect Andrea Palladio and boasts high, curved ceilings; clean lines; colonnades; large proportions; and oversized fireplaces.
—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The robot is a humanoid—its design is inspired by the human form—and its proportions are a blend of those of the median American male and those of the median American female.
—
Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
As a result, the proportions have been subtly altered, and taller doors were required.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
By late spring, the drought that began last fall in Georgia and other parts of the Southeast had reached historic proportions.
—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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Groom roses to remove faded blooms, tall stems and declining portions.
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Place small portions of the goat cheese, about 1 teaspoon, over the tomatoes through-out the galette.
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The hospital has hired 31 nurses to comply with the ratios, Tamplen said.
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Spreads or squeeze-style margarines do not go through this process and instead rely on higher ratios of water and air to solid oils, which keep them soft and spreadable.
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Definitely include the piece's dimensions in your listing, Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors, says.
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All of these dimensions are thought to be as small as physically possible — close to the Planck scale (10-35 meters) — but the researchers proposed that the dark dimension could be significantly bigger than the others — on the order of a micron (10-6 meters).
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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the complete picture of quality across thousands of stocks, not just a single factor, retains the 30 strongest selections, and re-balances them with careful discipline.
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Not even the entrepreneur who balances film studios, museums, real estate projects, and media ventures.
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General Motors shares have dropped almost 4% this year, giving up some ground after surging more than 52% in 2025 and 48% in 2024.
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Copilot has struggled, and Microsoft’s shares are down double-digits in the past year as investors have fretted over AI’s impact on software, Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI, and its heavy data center spending.
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In July 2025, monthly parking rates at the Old Sacramento, Memorial and Tower Bridge garages increased by $10, along with higher half-hour rates, according to previous Bee reporting.
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If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
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Brands across the board are focusing on the US, upping their flagship boutique sizes and specs, and venturing further into the country after years of prioritizing slim slices of the coasts.
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Extending the footwear offering is a Birkenstock x Sacai utility bag, available in two sizes and crafted using the same premium natural and suede leathers featured throughout the footwear collection.
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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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