proportions 1 of 2

plural of proportion
1
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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proportions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of proportion

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Recent Examples of proportions
Noun
For San Francisco, a comeback of epic proportions — the club was down 11-5 entering the fourth inning — was for naught. Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 With its sturdy marble base and exaggerated proportions, though, the silhouette still feels familiar. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 Hayslett also recommends bringing lighting closer to eye level to even out the architectural proportions. Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Rather than simply accessorizing an outfit, these pieces play with unexpected proportions, shapes, textures and materials to become part of the look itself. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 While most of the proportions draw from retro scramblers, the overall package looks sharp and modern. New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 The oversize dive and pilot’s watches of the 1990s and early 2000s were an anomaly, and recent years have seen a return to more sensible proportions. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 Some are rethinking proportions altogether with lower waists and sculptural shapes. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
  • The storm could generate strong swells for portions of Mexico’s southwestern coast and Baja California through the weekend, and perhaps Southern California, too, according to the hurricane center.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Users' portions of the settlement will be delivered to their PlayStation Network account wallets, according to the lawsuit's website.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The ratios offer a little more room for expenses by putting a little less toward savings than the longstanding gold standard, the 50/30/20 budget.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • After varying the ratios of grass to hay and corn, the milk was then collected to make Cantal cheese and analyzed both in labs and by a jury of consumer experts.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With another interested party, the financial dimensions of the deal began to shift and Sunderland improved their offer to the player and his agents.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The report evaluates performance in nine dimensions, spanning materials and design through care, repair, and post-use recovery.
    Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The principles come together in a retail environment that balances 7FAM’s early-2000s California heritage and its bold future under the creative direction of Nicola Brognano.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Eclectic with bold colors and patterns, the style balances the feeling of a grand-scale grandmother's parlor with vibrant, theatrical drama.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The stock hit a record high on May 15, but shares are down about 57% since.
    Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While new medicines are likely more than a year away from hitting US shelves, analysts expect Cosmo shares to nearly double over the next 12 months.
    Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That becomes increasingly important as production rates climb.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Statewide data show that students experiencing homelessness have among the highest rates of chronic absenteeism at about 35%, far above the state figure of 19%.
    Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Choose from a variety of neutral hues like cream, white, or black, plus sizes 5–11 with both standard and wide widths available.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Choose from mini and classic sizes, fun colors and even the Barbie collaboration.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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