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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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

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3
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
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 His cutlery’s subtly unusual proportions manage to be elegant and playful at the same time, like that perfect joke that lands gracefully at a cocktail party, where everyone laughs and nobody chortles. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Some are rethinking proportions altogether with lower waists and sculptural shapes. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 The bears believe history is on their side, arguing the current boom will be followed by a bust of epic proportions. Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Yet another drop is coming soon, and this one will stand out with the most faithful execution of the sneaker’s proportions since 1989. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Poorly-Fitting Drapes Window treatments can make or break a living room’s proportions. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 The line’s muddy browns, avocado greens and awkward proportions were intentional and used with precision to challenge more conventional ideas of beauty. Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
  • In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the city’s traffic study, which was presented during an April meeting attended by dozens of residents, the number of cars driving on portions of Hemphill is expected to increase from roughly 13,000 to over 23,000 by 2045.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In addition, the staffing ratios need to be higher for the patients who have more complex needs than those in general hospitals, officials said.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The only countries with higher debt-to-GDP ratios than the United States are Japan, Singapore, Sudan, Bahrain, Italy, Greece, Senegal and the Maldives.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Super stylish thing there although a bit difficult at this (telephoto-lens) distance to get a feel for the dimensions of the piece.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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
  • Asked how the show balances the AIDS crisis and the defeat of the strike against its comedy, Beresford says the two are inseparable.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, the cabin layout balances high-tech minimalism with premium comfort.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are up 45% this year.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 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
  • If passed, the USPS will raise rates by an average of 6% for retail and commercial USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Parcel Select shipments, according to the USPS press release.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But rates of cardiac disease have fallen in recent years, as the medical community pivots to managing cholesterol levels, hypertension and diabetes—all risk factors for heart disease.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The significant rise in purse sizes in recent years is also a factor.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion.
    Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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