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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
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
The proportions matched the signature shapes from her former SJP Collection, which closed in late 2024 but still shows up in her rotation.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The design commands attention with its dramatic proportions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The Land of Spooks is a phantasmagorical blend of twisting gothic spires, impossible land formations, and disconcerting expressionist proportions.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
The cut creates a flattering shape that hugs curves and balances proportions beautifully.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
These features, in different forms and proportions, continue to define modern life today.
—Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The reaction, so far, has been mostly positive, with reviewers noting that the car is a lot more agile than its proportions would suggest.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
This entire swap would have been a disaster of massive proportions had those two not remained chained together.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
The proportions matched the signature shapes from her former SJP Collection, which closed in late 2024 but still shows up in her rotation.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The design commands attention with its dramatic proportions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The Land of Spooks is a phantasmagorical blend of twisting gothic spires, impossible land formations, and disconcerting expressionist proportions.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
The cut creates a flattering shape that hugs curves and balances proportions beautifully.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
These features, in different forms and proportions, continue to define modern life today.
—Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The reaction, so far, has been mostly positive, with reviewers noting that the car is a lot more agile than its proportions would suggest.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
This entire swap would have been a disaster of massive proportions had those two not remained chained together.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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This includes much of Tennessee and Kentucky, southwestern West Virginia, far western portions of Virginia and North Carolina, northern Alabama, northeast Mississippi, northwest Georgia, as well as southern portions of Indiana and Ohio.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In areas with heavy winter snowpacks, the snow acts as a great insulator, protecting the underground portions of the plant.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nvidia and Meta, by contrast, have forward price-to-earnings ratios of about 33 and 22, respectively.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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The proposal includes the same nurse-to-patient ratios from the previous expired contracts.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Formed by rolling up sheets of atoms, these hollow tubes exhibit unique behaviors distinct from bulk materials due to their nanoscale dimensions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hans Audric Estialbo, head of Fearfolks and producer on the film, emphasizes the spiritual dimensions of the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The palette—natural stone, warm wood, and polished metal—balances contemporary minimalism with classic refinement.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The decor balances California cool with Parisian polish, Art Deco touches with an apartment feel.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The parts were gradually lining up for a potential return to the five-piece Rumours-era roster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Mayo Clinic explains that it’s often not found until the cancer has already spread to multiple parts of the body.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Georgia, two public service commission seats were up for election, with two Republican incumbents facing voters, and electricity rates were at the heart of the race.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With unionization rates at a dismal 5 percent in Bangladesh, few are able to seek help to advocate for themselves.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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To Vande Kolk and the other deputies, Green Lake was a place where people knew their neighbors, compared tractor sizes, and valued common sense above book smarts.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shares of Americans who trust each of the three branches of government are near five-decade lows, as opinions of the federal government grow more polarized.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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