1
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to portion
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to balance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proportion
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The investment bank’s economists note that Brazil, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Vietnam have the highest proportion of products with a greater than 5% tariff differential compared to the rate at which the US taxes their nations’ goods.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for proportion
Noun
Those other countries don’t seem to have the same proportion of crass blowhards in their political structure as the U.S.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The investment bank’s economists note that Brazil, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Vietnam have the highest proportion of products with a greater than 5% tariff differential compared to the rate at which the US taxes their nations’ goods.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for proportion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
-
Crafted in a deep red wine hue, the dress also featured small crystal embellishments placed with precision and symmetry.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
-
It can be thought of as a collection of symmetries—transformations that leave a shape, a function or some other mathematical object unchanged in specific ways.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Mary, Chrissy, Kamilla, Kyle, David, Star, and Sai (who got the advantage fast pass to the individual portion of the contest) then advanced to round two.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
-
ByteDance originally faced a Jan. 19 deadline to sell TikTok, but Trump signed an executive order instructing the attorney general to not enforce the law, granting the company 75 more days to unload the U.S. portion of its business.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Lenders calculate this ratio by dividing the property’s net operating income by its total debt obligations.—
Ryan Barone,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
-
The researchers encouraged them to exercise for at least 300 minutes per week and to get their calories in a ratio of 55 percent carbohydrates, 15 percent protein, and 30 percent fat.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The Cinerama screen was more than double the size of the Cinemascope one, and encompassed almost the whole front of the theater.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
-
In fact, with some $750 billion of additional revenue slated to come in from President Trump’s tariffs, the size of the tax cut should be very substantially increased.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
-
Learn how protein and carbohydrates affect your body in the morning and how to balance the two at breakfast to fuel the start of your day.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
On Results Some companies may not see a direct correlation between hiring coaches and the impact on their business results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Lottery officials said there is a clear correlation between bigger jackpots and higher sales, but not everyone who plays is swayed by the bigger pots.—
Scott McFetridge,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
As a share of the economy, the executive order is likely the largest peacetime tax increase in U.S. history.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
-
The one issue where Republican worry did not decrease was health care availability and affordability, with the share expressing a great deal of concern rising 3% from 2024.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
This includes revenues across television, online video, VOD and theatrical sectors and represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2025.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The growth trajectory represents a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025, with online video claiming the lion’s share at $9.4 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share