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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
The top-heavy magnitude of their payroll could become problematic this offseason.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
The last time there was an order of this magnitude was the Edward Snowden revelations, when The Guardian revealed that the FBI had asked Verizon for the call details records for incoming and outgoing calls in the United States.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet both players upset a slew of big-time players to win their first tournaments of this magnitude – announcing themselves in a major way on the pro tennis tours.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Dozens of earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded on or around the fault line earlier this month.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
The last time there was an order of this magnitude was the Edward Snowden revelations, when The Guardian revealed that the FBI had asked Verizon for the call details records for incoming and outgoing calls in the United States.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet both players upset a slew of big-time players to win their first tournaments of this magnitude – announcing themselves in a major way on the pro tennis tours.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Dozens of earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded on or around the fault line earlier this month.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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The significance of that difference lies in the potential interest savings to the government.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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One major concern is that sibling gifts can unintentionally shift the focus away from the birthday child, diluting the significance of their special day, says Wijesekera.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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The hosts talk about the small sample size being used by fans, and whether many are overreacting.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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New infrared observations indicate that the asteroid measures between 174 feet and 220 feet in diameter -- about the size of the 10-story building, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Read More: Trump Doubles Down on Trade War, Threatening China With More Tariffs Rare earth’s importance The importance of rare earths has only increased over the years, due to the world’s reliance on ever-powerful computers and its search for cleaner energy.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors have stressed the importance of Mortensen’s testimony as the only living person to see the intruder.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Horizons suggest the unencumbered immensity of the Midwest.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The social equity dimension of Drummond’s work is clearly as important to him as the aesthetic outcomes.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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This acknowledges the social dimension of building alternatives to entrenched platforms.—
Damion Taylor,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump announced a 90-day pause on countries that have not retaliated, temporarily lowering the high tariffs on nearly all trading partners to a baseline 10%, while raising the tax rate on imports from China, which had retaliated with tit-for-tat hikes on U.S. imports, to 125%.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This response comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU in March.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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External forces may have torn them apart as the two witches grapple with the consequences of their choices.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pegged to each recent IOC session has been a decision of major consequence for the Olympic movement.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Unable to comprehend the enormity of what’s transpired, Saxon ignores it.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2025
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In order to provide a glimpse of the enormity of the changes that are underway, ProPublica and the Tribune identified nearly three dozen of the most impactful policy changes set in motion by the orders signed on the first day.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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