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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
But the kissing problem can be asked about spheres of any dimension.
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Quanta Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
In Venice—a city caught in a profound and precarious relationship with water—my ongoing fascination with this element will take on new dimensions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Jan. 2025
Her dress featured subtle ruching, adding texture and dimension to the minimalist silhouette.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s another dimension to this, less often discussed, which is that there was something quite anti-democratic about Merkel.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
In Venice—a city caught in a profound and precarious relationship with water—my ongoing fascination with this element will take on new dimensions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Jan. 2025
Her dress featured subtle ruching, adding texture and dimension to the minimalist silhouette.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
There’s another dimension to this, less often discussed, which is that there was something quite anti-democratic about Merkel.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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Just watch and see how the size of bulky items like sweaters, coats, and scarves shrink.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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The new platform can underpin several sizes of vehicle and use various powertrains.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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But Patel did appear to make a notable break with Mr. Trump, on the scope of the clemency granted to some Jan. 6 defendants.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Given the scope of this breach, regular monitoring of your bank accounts, credit card statements and other financial accounts is critical.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lankford said the company completed a 360-degree measurement before the demolition.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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That figure compares average pollution from 2021-23 to the same measurements from 2014-16. Between the lines: The data doesn't account for recent wildfires.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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According to Resume Now’s latest 2025 Wage Reality Report, financial stress is reaching critical levels for U.S. workers to the extent that it’s being called the Wage Crisis of 2025.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The observations also confirmed 2024 PT5 had all the characteristics expected of a rocky surface, including the extent to which its orbit is perturbed by solar radiation.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Plum, who made her third consecutive All-Star appearance in 2024, averaged 17.8 points and 4.2 assists per game, shooting a career-high 36.8% from three-point range.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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For example, even if older iPhones can download iOS 18, only handsets like the iPhone 15 Pro and the entire iPhone 16 range support Apple's AI capabilities.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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In some areas, no more than the width of a suburban lawn separates the project from the retreat.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2025
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Particles from wildfire smoke can be much smaller than the width of a human hair.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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