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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
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Best for straight, fine, or wavy textures, this cut is a masterpiece of proportions.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
By contrast, body composition tests assess the body’s proportions of fat and muscle.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Quote of the week Labour seem to be mystified and terrified of the bond market in equal proportions.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a modular, open-source robot that can rapidly change its body proportions to test how anatomy affects movement.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
LaTouché’s designs push the boundaries of denim construction by incorporating inventive pleating, structure and proportions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Slim V-neck Tee A v-neck tee is a travel classic for a reason, and this one gets the proportions just right.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Then came Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and now Doha, Qatar, where Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) make up significant proportions of the population.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Throughout his career, Landreth has played with real world physics and proportions to bring forth a form of psychological realism and truth.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Best for straight, fine, or wavy textures, this cut is a masterpiece of proportions.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
By contrast, body composition tests assess the body’s proportions of fat and muscle.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Quote of the week Labour seem to be mystified and terrified of the bond market in equal proportions.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a modular, open-source robot that can rapidly change its body proportions to test how anatomy affects movement.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
LaTouché’s designs push the boundaries of denim construction by incorporating inventive pleating, structure and proportions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Slim V-neck Tee A v-neck tee is a travel classic for a reason, and this one gets the proportions just right.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Then came Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and now Doha, Qatar, where Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) make up significant proportions of the population.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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Earlier in the afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of southeastern Dallas County into Saturday afternoon, with storms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to penny size, officials say.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 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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This would not be possible in two or three dimensions, but the words are arranged in tens of thousands of them, a geometry that doggedly resists visualization.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The difficulty stemmed from the large dimensions that seemed to be involved.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 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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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Seekers of Infinite Love balances big laughs with big feelings, and the cast delivers in a way that makes the film both distinctive and relatable.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Bonnie Herzog and team said in a recent note that the shares have plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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FedEx and private equity investor Advent International will both each own 37 percent of shares in the company, with investment firms A&R and PPF holding 16 percent and 10 percent stakes, respectively.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The world needs lithium at higher rates than ever before.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The pants are offered in several colors and sizes, including classic black, Charcoal, Caramel, and brighter shades like Light Azure and pink.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The latest extension debuts two new washes, Daydreamer and Starry Eyed, and introduces the entire offering in petite sizes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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