magnifying

verb

Definition of magnifyingnext
present participle of magnify
1
as in exaggerating
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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2
as in elevating
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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3
as in intensifying
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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4
as in praising
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 Synonyms for magnifying
  1. elevating
  2. intensifying
  3. enhancing
  4. promoting
  5. deepening
  6. celebrating
  7. lifting
  8. heightening
Verb
  • With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Its GPUs power breakthroughs across sectors from healthcare to finance, elevating the company to the world's most valuable by market capitalization in 2025.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevating
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  • However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This scrutiny comes amid intensifying competition in the AI hardware sector.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensifying
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  • Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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  • To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These findings highlight the need to address consumer-side discrimination as a critical component of promoting Black entrepreneurial success.
    Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
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  • This beta service converts light novels into immersive audio dramas, enhancing storytelling and deepening audience engagement.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Among worst-case scenarios are a deepening civil war or the conversion of the once-wealthy and now devastated country into a haven for militants such as the Islamic State.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepening
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  • While Artisans of Wine and Food has been celebrating California’s winemaking scene for decades, 2025 presents an opportunity to experience the industry from an entirely different perspective.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to the mid 19th century cognac was more commonly traded and enjoyed as single cask releases and the new experience is also celebrating those roots of the ubiquitous French spirit.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrating
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  • Emotional pain is a bit like lifting a bulky, heavy table.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But a number of countries—the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates—were even thinking about lifting sanctions if Assad.
    John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • But even for its heightening visibility in pop culture, the term is still somewhat nebulous — evoking a range from curiosity to dread.
    Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.
    Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of heightening
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