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as in to exaggerate
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 to elevate
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 to intensify
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 to celebrate
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 magnify
Consider that debt magnifies your gains and losses.
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Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Roach’s value was magnified during last week’s 29-19 win over the Raiders.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2024
Considering Villa’s present state, where last season’s standout traits of ruthless transitions and a high defensive line are malfunctioning, the incredulity of conceding from your own attacking corner is magnified.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
This role has been magnified since the October 7 Hamas holiday attacks in Israel.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Roach’s value was magnified during last week’s 29-19 win over the Raiders.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2024
Considering Villa’s present state, where last season’s standout traits of ruthless transitions and a high defensive line are malfunctioning, the incredulity of conceding from your own attacking corner is magnified.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
This role has been magnified since the October 7 Hamas holiday attacks in Israel.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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This book only exaggerates that a little and gets the point across with its oceanography-meets-psychology text and gorgeous design. 8.Brian Boone, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has greatly exaggerated the death of legacy media in his posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Foster’s talent for creating memorable and heartwarming experiences elevated the event from a traditional charity gala to a celebration honoring those with type 1 diabetes and the heroes that support them.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hodge’s commanding performance elevates the series to new heights.Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
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The rhetoric coming from the White House was less hostile, but getting tough on China had become a political necessity for whoever was president, and the trade war only intensified.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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China's naval maneuvers near Taiwan intensified over the weekend, with Taiwan's Defense Ministry reporting 14 warships, seven military aircraft, and four balloons in the region.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Be quick to celebrate moments of achievement and display sincere concern when associates are in pain.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Options to opt out of certain forms of data tracking can further enhance the ethical use of AI and promote greater consumer confidence.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Finding and tracking a big, healthy bear is a positive sign for the Black Bear Program and efforts to promote the recovery of the bear population in Mississippi.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The administration's last-minute federal rules and regulations have been in the works for months to promote components of Biden's agenda ‒ such as combatting climate change, reducing fees for consumers and lowering drug prices.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lake itself sits near several seismic faults, according to the DWR, heightening the risk to 80,000 people who call Perris, the town that has arisen around the reservoir, home.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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May God continue to bless her in good health, love and joy!Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Newer directors — and there are some that are geniuses out of the box, God bless them — but some of them want to control it too much.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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