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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
John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
My wallet, phone, keys, various cosmetic products and toiletries, several packs of gum and mints, and more all fit inside thanks to the roomy proportions and double interior pockets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, the entire arrangement would be a bluff of historic proportions.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the so-bad-they’re-good proportions of the ‘80s, boxing, and ballet, the designer’s latest collection packs a (graceful) punch.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
This is obviously no sports car, but with a 223-horsepower motor on the front axle and an 116-hp one out back, in tandem with compact proportions, the C-HR easily lends itself to spirited driving better than any other EV in Toyota’s range.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
In a long, rectangular room, a rectangular table mirrors the proportions and allows for comfortable circulation.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Some called it a betrayal of Shakespearean proportions.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Best for straight, fine, or wavy textures, this cut is a masterpiece of proportions.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Be prepared for a meal of epic proportions, as the set menu is obligatory; the starter, a défilé des saladiers (salads course), arrives at your table with dishes like green lentils, herrings and new potatoes, a crispy green salad, and pumpkin soup.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
My wallet, phone, keys, various cosmetic products and toiletries, several packs of gum and mints, and more all fit inside thanks to the roomy proportions and double interior pockets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, the entire arrangement would be a bluff of historic proportions.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the so-bad-they’re-good proportions of the ‘80s, boxing, and ballet, the designer’s latest collection packs a (graceful) punch.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
This is obviously no sports car, but with a 223-horsepower motor on the front axle and an 116-hp one out back, in tandem with compact proportions, the C-HR easily lends itself to spirited driving better than any other EV in Toyota’s range.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
In a long, rectangular room, a rectangular table mirrors the proportions and allows for comfortable circulation.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Some called it a betrayal of Shakespearean proportions.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Best for straight, fine, or wavy textures, this cut is a masterpiece of proportions.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportions
Noun
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The kitchens emphasize fresh ingredients and generous portions, with options including vegetarian plates and seafood specialties such as mariscos landia and camarones al mojo de ajo.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The dishes were simple in preparation, too, and usually served in modest portions.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since the 1970s, astronomers have observed shifts in surface chemistry during this phase, including a drop in carbon-12 to carbon-13 ratios.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This objective is best achieved through the maintenance of appropriate staffing ratios, which serve to alleviate employee fatigue, reduce errors, and mitigate the occurrence of use of force incidents.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just to give an idea of its dimensions, that is just about half the size of all of downtown Fort Lauderdale.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Supercomputers unlock new physics The breakthrough relied on large-scale hydrodynamical simulations that model how stellar material moves in three dimensions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 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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During the off-season, Gu balances her studies with her training in Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about a five-hour drive from Stanford, at the weekend.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Opened in June 2022, The Bungalows balances preservation with polish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tri-mode seeker shares targeting information among all three modes, enabling StormBreaker to engage fixed or moving targets at any time of day and in all weather conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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One new state law enacted in 2024 set requirements for oil and gas companies to plug certain percentages of their idle wells each year — between 5% and 15% each year at first, but larger shares after 2027.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rates generously include buffet breakfast, airport transfers, drinks (excluding wine), wine tastings, sunset cocktails, art tours, laundry and shoe cleaning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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For example, homicide rates declined in 2025 – which is an important indicator of security.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Available in classic, large and travel sizes, plus a knee pillow to help align the spine, and reduce pressure on hips, knees and joints.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The league is designed to compete directly with MLS, with similar player payrolls and stadium sizes.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proportions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportions. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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