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as in significance
the quality or state of being important
the magnitude of the issue can scarcely be overstated
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as in vastness
the quality or state of being very large
the mountain's sheer magnitude usually leaves tourists speechless
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the magnitude of the planned skyscraper is totally disproportionate with that of the other buildings on the block
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Recent Examples of magnitude
More than 30 aftershocks have been reported in the region, including a 4.3 magnitude earthquake near Petrolia, according to the USGS.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
For many who scored tickets, the magnitude of Swift’s three-plus-hour shows will be remembered all too well.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
In fact, with a -2.8 magnitude, Jupiter will be among the brightest objects in the sky, according to stargazing app Starwalk.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The couple had been caught in the tsunami that tore through Asia on Dec. 26 after a 9.1. magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Indonesia.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
For many who scored tickets, the magnitude of Swift’s three-plus-hour shows will be remembered all too well.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
In fact, with a -2.8 magnitude, Jupiter will be among the brightest objects in the sky, according to stargazing app Starwalk.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The couple had been caught in the tsunami that tore through Asia on Dec. 26 after a 9.1. magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Indonesia.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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Of significance is the breakdown by business size: Large: +120K; Medium: +81K, Small: -17K).Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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And basketball carries a deep personal significance.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Although similar in size, shape, and cooking methods, sweet potatoes have slightly superior health benefits and nutritional properties.Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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The fast-moving wildfire sprang up late Monday night had exploded in size by Tuesday morning, burning more than 2,000 acres and forcing firefighters to go door-to-door to evacuate parts of Malibu.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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How people answered that question tended to reflect a lot about their larger beliefs – about the benefits of democracy, the importance of family, the distinctions between the U.S and Cuba, and immigration writ large.Code Switch, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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This year’s report shows that the focus on exit planning has increased fivefold since 2013, driven by a growing recognition of its importance for successful transitions.Craig West, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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So my mind sinks in this immensity: and foundering is sweet in such a sea.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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But with a play like Our Town — where its enduring miracle is both its granular mundanity and its immensity — the imagination is going to start firing.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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Soleil dials add a new dimension to the Manometro, offering Tuscan style and flair – a watch that Marcello would wear while delivering his memorable quotes in Under the Tuscan Sun.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite the fact that its exterior dimensions measure much smaller than a Rivian R1S, a Porsche Cayenne, or an Audi Q7, the Gravity boasts more interior space for passengers than a Chevrolet Suburban.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kelty, a Tesla veteran who helped build up its U.S. battery operations, said investing in U.S.-based manufacturing helps drive down costs and boosts GM’s global competitiveness by reducing reliance on imports.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect's tariff plans generally concern a 60 percent extra cost on Chinese goods and up to 20 percent on imports from other countries.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the months leading up to the attack, Mangione frequently posted on X about the negative health consequences of modern technology.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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If so, then a faster warmup — with potentially devastating consequences — could happen sooner than climate projections have shown.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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This album is a call to wrap your deepest self around the enormity at hand.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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As police and emergency workers continue the grim search for bodies, authorities appear overwhelmed by the enormity of the disaster, and survivors are relying on the esprit de corps of volunteers who have rushed in to fill the void.Teresa Medrano, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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