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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
What changed between then and now: Trump is president now and everything negative must be magnified.
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Now Paul is challenging Messi to a fight to settle the dispute -- the absurdity magnified because Paul is 29, 6-2 and 205 pounds and Messi is 37, 5-7 and 148.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration embarks on a monthlong reassessment of America’s trade relationships around the world, the negative impacts of uncertainty, felt over the past few weeks, could be magnified.
—Christina Wilkie,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Now Paul is challenging Messi to a fight to settle the dispute -- the absurdity magnified because Paul is 29, 6-2 and 205 pounds and Messi is 37, 5-7 and 148.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Now, as the Trump administration embarks on a monthlong reassessment of America’s trade relationships around the world, the negative impacts of uncertainty, felt over the past few weeks, could be magnified.
—Christina Wilkie,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
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The implication is that the non-college population makes nothing, an assumption that dramatically exaggerates the college payoff.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rhodes further retorted with a crude remark about Cena's microphone skills versus his physical attributes, and cautioned him against exaggerating his positive impact on WWE upon his departure.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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This pull-forward was expected to keep cargo numbers elevated into the spring, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and trade consulting firm Hackett Associates.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Standing comfortably in the fairway with a chance to elevate into a new stratosphere, just one shot back of the leader Scottie Scheffler, Åberg and caddie Joe Skovron agreed on a 5-iron starting out well right of the water and drawing over to the green.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But even as China’s drills have intensified, and its missiles, warships and fighter jets have advanced, many experts have doubted that the Chinese military could cross the Taiwan Strait with the speed and numbers needed for a successful invasion.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 34-year-old World Cup winner celebrates the birthdays of his three children on the same day, April 8 – and none of them were born in the same year.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate their 2024 World Series championship with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, kicking off a string of sports celebrations in Washington this month.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Another company, Thyssenkrupp, then processed the recycled titanium to enhance its machining and deformation characteristics.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of content production, AI has emerged as a powerful tool that can enhance creativity and get deliverables out quickly.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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Specifically, short-chain fatty acids nourish the cells within your gut lining, promoting a healthy intestinal barrier and mucus production and lowering inflammation.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Schmitz says evidence from animal models suggests that physical activity triggers a series of chemical reactions in cells that promote health in multiple ways.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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The new financial stresses have heightened market uncertainty over the value of Florida condos, especially those older than 30 years that have to meet the new state standards.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Source: Nielsen Nielsen also pointed out the effect Netflix has had in heightening interest in programs still airing on other platforms.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Their relationship is romantic in a platonic sense, yet there is also nothing wrong with shipping these two — God bless.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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The beautiful island of Jamaica, which I am blessed enough to call home, was not just a simple backdrop for our #Sheacation, but the country’s culture was truly engrained into every aspect of the trip.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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