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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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Recent Examples of proportions
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Mia has trouble with proportions, but hasn’t been called out for them.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Heywood has delivered a superyacht’s proportions, balance, and detailing in a compact 36-foot package.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
This type of rhinoplasty requires a very deep understanding of bone and cartilage structures, skin thickness, facial proportions and experience under your belt.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
By keeping her silent and her motivations filtered through the memories of others, Sabit elevates her to a tragic figure of immense proportions.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Both Berry and Markle’s takes on minimalist outerwear harkens back to a certain style evocative of 1990s minimalism, where playful proportions and some nods to tailoring incorporated into statement coats.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Preckwinkle in her day job has helped give us a governmental failure of epic proportions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
However, for a few decades now, that has not been allowed, which is why the piles of Pittsburgh snow are growing to incredible proportions.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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The world of fragrance has made a comeback of epic proportions in the past few years, with people shopping for their own signature scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes like never before.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Mia has trouble with proportions, but hasn’t been called out for them.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Heywood has delivered a superyacht’s proportions, balance, and detailing in a compact 36-foot package.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
This type of rhinoplasty requires a very deep understanding of bone and cartilage structures, skin thickness, facial proportions and experience under your belt.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
By keeping her silent and her motivations filtered through the memories of others, Sabit elevates her to a tragic figure of immense proportions.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Both Berry and Markle’s takes on minimalist outerwear harkens back to a certain style evocative of 1990s minimalism, where playful proportions and some nods to tailoring incorporated into statement coats.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Preckwinkle in her day job has helped give us a governmental failure of epic proportions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
However, for a few decades now, that has not been allowed, which is why the piles of Pittsburgh snow are growing to incredible proportions.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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Give your plants about a month to determine the extent of the cold damage and then remove affected portions.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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The study recommends looking beyond body mass index (BMI) to metrics of body composition, such as waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios, that better capture where and how fat is stored in the body.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Instead of years of trial and error, breeders are beginning to use AI to analyze terpene profiles, cannabinoid ratios and consumer feedback at scale.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2026
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Across research, several core psychological dimensions show up in how people relate to work.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Its dimensions were carefully calculated to fit the tunnels, bridges, and curves of the era, leaving no room for larger designs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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This contemporary restaurant carefully balances traditional Thai flavors with eye-catching, modern presentations.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The site has become a test case for how Dallas balances the interests of housing development, community trust and environmental risk.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The warnings come amid escalating unrest in Minneapolis following recent deadly encounters involving federal immigration agents during enforcement operations, which sparked large crowd responses and heightened tensions across parts of the city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Federal Reserve will announce its latest move on interest rates on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Proposals to cap credit card interest rates are just such an example.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also, the sizes range from XS to 4X, with regular, tall, and petite lengths, which helps ensure a flattering, confidence-boosting fit for just about everyone.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The rooms The hotel has 159 guest rooms and suites, each of varying sizes and appointments, from classical and regal to modern and sharp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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For more on why AstraZeneca poured billions into China ahead of the trading debut of its shares in New York, read this.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, in the months leading up to 2018, there was a frenzy of investments on initial coin offerings — in which cryptocurrencies were sold much like how companies sell shares during initial public offerings.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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