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as in enlarged
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as in intensified
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as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive
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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family
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as in deepened
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers
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Recent Examples of magnified
Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In recent years, however, those concerns have magnified.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s magnified with just how great the NFC North have been this season.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
That was magnified further heading into Sunday’s home date with the Cincinnti Bengals.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Decorate with sacred objects When decorating, selecting objects that have meaning allows your original intentions to be magnified and amplified.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Because users have no control over the data used to train LLMs, or the data's provenance, the potential for bias can be significant and magnified by the non-deterministic nature of GenAI technology.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Everything is magnified fire protection-wise.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Have that extended to five or six, and it’s magnified further.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
The risk of that happening is magnified by the amount of money that the studios have got on the line.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In recent years, however, those concerns have magnified.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s magnified with just how great the NFC North have been this season.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
That was magnified further heading into Sunday’s home date with the Cincinnti Bengals.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Decorate with sacred objects When decorating, selecting objects that have meaning allows your original intentions to be magnified and amplified.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Because users have no control over the data used to train LLMs, or the data's provenance, the potential for bias can be significant and magnified by the non-deterministic nature of GenAI technology.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Everything is magnified fire protection-wise.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Have that extended to five or six, and it’s magnified further.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
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Aligning with Apple in 2023, the production was elevated even more, resulting in record audience numbers for recent performances featuring Usher (2024) and Rihanna (2023).Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And actor Mark Hamill went into lockdown on Tuesday as the fire intensified.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The focus on the river intensified with the vehicle drifting south from the marina, turning over and finally sinking, police said.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Environmental concerns deepened when El Salvador joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF), a global association of countries addressing mining issues.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The couple also celebrated their 45th year anniversary with a trip to London and Paris in late November.Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the pièce de résistance was the Artisanal show earlier this year, which turned out to be Galliano’s swan song at Maison Margiela, celebrated throughout the year with exhibitions, a documentary, and a special Paolo Roversi photo shoot for Luncheon magazine.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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And then, Jamie suddenly returned in the episode’s final moments, proving that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cats use exaggerated movements to show emotions, rather than painting them on their faces.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Majors, who’d previously pleaded not guilty to all charges, was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment.Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral were found guilty of aggravated murder, and Alejandro Míguez of complicity.Reuters, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
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These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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God blessed me with his talent.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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If you’re blessed with natural waves or coils, consider curly bangs.Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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