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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
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The lobby, which feels like an entry to a villa on Lake Como, is modeled after the classical Renaissance designs of architect Andrea Palladio and boasts high, curved ceilings; clean lines; colonnades; large proportions; and oversized fireplaces.
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Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The robot is a humanoid—its design is inspired by the human form—and its proportions are a blend of those of the median American male and those of the median American female.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
As a result, the proportions have been subtly altered, and taller doors were required.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
By late spring, the drought that began last fall in Georgia and other parts of the Southeast had reached historic proportions.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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Exaggerated proportions and a wide back create a playful and durable silhouette for a chair that’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
The lobby, which feels like an entry to a villa on Lake Como, is modeled after the classical Renaissance designs of architect Andrea Palladio and boasts high, curved ceilings; clean lines; colonnades; large proportions; and oversized fireplaces.
—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The robot is a humanoid—its design is inspired by the human form—and its proportions are a blend of those of the median American male and those of the median American female.
—
Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
As a result, the proportions have been subtly altered, and taller doors were required.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
By late spring, the drought that began last fall in Georgia and other parts of the Southeast had reached historic proportions.
—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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These 12 party-perfect portions can be made up to two days ahead of your Fourth of July celebration.
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The hospital has hired 31 nurses to comply with the ratios, Tamplen said.
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Spreads or squeeze-style margarines do not go through this process and instead rely on higher ratios of water and air to solid oils, which keep them soft and spreadable.
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Definitely include the piece's dimensions in your listing, Kristin Keyes, the founder of Kristin Keyes Interiors, says.
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All of these dimensions are thought to be as small as physically possible — close to the Planck scale (10-35 meters) — but the researchers proposed that the dark dimension could be significantly bigger than the others — on the order of a micron (10-6 meters).
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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
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Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply.
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This architecture balances public cloud elasticity with on-premise data protection.
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Against this backdrop, investor confidence in JCET has surged, with the company’s shares listed in Shanghai climbing 147 percent since the start of the year, driven by strong business growth and rising demand for advanced chip technologies.
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The leading labs are also preparing for stock market listings, and settling the question of the government's role before their shares trade would remove a major overhang for prospective investors.
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In July 2025, monthly parking rates at the Old Sacramento, Memorial and Tower Bridge garages increased by $10, along with higher half-hour rates, according to previous Bee reporting.
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If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
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Available in 5-piece, 8-piece, 15-piece and 30-piece order sizes, the nuggets come in mini-buckets along with Jollibee’s signature gravy or one of five dipping sauces.
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They’ve been specially designed in sizes that acknowledge that the world includes people with different physiques, but where their faces would be, there’s a mirror.
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“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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