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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
Given its extremely compact dimensions, some compromises understandably needed to be made and the Honey 216's interior layout reflects this.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
While the forecheck is the cornerstone of their success, the Hurricanes have included more rush chances into their attack to add dimension thanks to the efforts of players like Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho, whose disruptive offense extends to short-handed situations.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
But with the proof in three dimensions already achieved, the next step might come more easily.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
The bottom of the skirt included a slight throwback with a bubble hemline that added further dimension and playfulness to the overall look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
While the forecheck is the cornerstone of their success, the Hurricanes have included more rush chances into their attack to add dimension thanks to the efforts of players like Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho, whose disruptive offense extends to short-handed situations.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
But with the proof in three dimensions already achieved, the next step might come more easily.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
The bottom of the skirt included a slight throwback with a bubble hemline that added further dimension and playfulness to the overall look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
Noun
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And when talking about muscle strength and size, time under tension—and that hurts-so-good burn that comes with it—isn’t the be all, end all.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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Prototypical size matters to the Bills for some positions, but safety isn’t one of them.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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With shed space fitted out to complete two yachts ranging from 98-feet to 229-feet and surface area of around 60,000 square feet, the yard has huge scope for future superyacht construction.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Do Iranian artists find there is more scope for becoming a professional artist in the diaspora?—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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Measuring Multiagent Performance When implementing multiagent systems, effective measurement requires tracking performance at multiple levels: • Agent-level metrics focus on how well individual agents optimize their specific domains.—
Pieter Van Schalkwyk,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This consistent energy measurement allows scientists to predict the luminosity, or intrinsic brightness of the supernova.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The dodo’s extinction was, to some extent, the result of a complete ecological overhaul caused by the introduction of non-native species by humans.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Sir Elton also recently shared the extent of his visual impairment after the album was delayed due to his losing sight in his right eye after catching an infection.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2025
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If passed, the bill would require employers and employment agencies to include wage or wage range information, a general description of benefits, and any other compensation in all job postings.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Heat finished 18 of 33 (54.5 percent) from behind the arc to defeat the Hawks, improving to 7-0 this season when shooting 50 percent or better from three-point range.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Maps published by Israeli media showed the corridor running the width of the narrow coastal strip from east to west.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The largest one closest to the rover measured 210 feet in width.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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