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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in dimensions
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in parts
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in balances
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proportions
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The two largest power conferences have bulked up to grotesque proportions, sprawling footprints and ravenous ambitions, thanks to the influence of TV partners Fox and ESPN.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Its geometry and proportions are intended to stand out, whether parked outside a café or used as part of a daily commute, positioning it closer to a lifestyle object than a purely utilitarian vehicle.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
These new grandma shoes combine polished materials and restrained proportions with a retro flair that works well with any type of jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Avery’s experience as a stylist led him to focus on the collection’s fit, feel and proportions—from the length of the sleeves and the seams on the pants to the sizes of the hats.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
The families are caught in a world filled with passion, vengeance and a very special episode of Shakespearean proportions.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Legend has it then-CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, a rather tall man, insisted on being able to sit in the back seat comfortably, forcing designers to push the shape of the rear in odd proportions.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
And, Flaks said, the health system will soon announce another investment of historic proportions on the campus.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The two largest power conferences have bulked up to grotesque proportions, sprawling footprints and ravenous ambitions, thanks to the influence of TV partners Fox and ESPN.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Its geometry and proportions are intended to stand out, whether parked outside a café or used as part of a daily commute, positioning it closer to a lifestyle object than a purely utilitarian vehicle.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
These new grandma shoes combine polished materials and restrained proportions with a retro flair that works well with any type of jeans.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Avery’s experience as a stylist led him to focus on the collection’s fit, feel and proportions—from the length of the sleeves and the seams on the pants to the sizes of the hats.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
The families are caught in a world filled with passion, vengeance and a very special episode of Shakespearean proportions.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Legend has it then-CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, a rather tall man, insisted on being able to sit in the back seat comfortably, forcing designers to push the shape of the rear in odd proportions.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
-
Authorities say large portions of concrete are impacting both sides of the freeway.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
The outage spanned sections of North County, including Escondido, Encinitas and Carlsbad, as well as portions of SDG&E’s service territory in Orange County.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Seven locations also showed chlorine-to-sulfate mass ratios high enough to signal elevated corrosion potential — a condition that can increase the likelihood that metals will leach from plumbing over time.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Similar ratios were seen that year for countywide primary races.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Art can take over public spaces, transforming them into a public square that intersects all dimensions of society.—
Jane M. Saks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
-
In the early 2000s it was shown that there are at least 10500 different configurations of the six compact dimensions, each theoretically undergirding a universe with different properties.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Meanwhile, Sophie balances career highs and the thrill of becoming a mum, with raging hormones and fears of maternity leave and motherhood impacting her career.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Its shares jumped nearly 14% last week.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Adam Kadlac does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The worry is that high oil prices could keep the Federal Reserve and other central banks from cutting interest rates, which would give the global economy and prices for investments a boost.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
-
The biggest driver of the recent uptick in mortgage rates has been the war with Iran, which has driven up energy prices and caused concerns that inflation will not subside.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
All orders featured generous portion sizes—vegetarians be warned, meat and fish feature heavily throughout the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
