as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
most movies don't deal in reality but in a magnification of reality where everything is more intense
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Recent Examples of magnification
While mini travel binoculars provide some magnification, Harbard recommended starting with 8×30 or 8×32, which are not too bulky to pack, though choosing the right set is an individual choice.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
That’s why the majority of magnifying glasses have a magnification of only 3-10x.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The 12x magnification will magnify any wobbles, so a tripod is essential.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 May 2025
Precision all-glass optics with 6x optical image magnification and a unique electronic image zoom system provide up to 36x magnification.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 25 May 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
That’s why the majority of magnifying glasses have a magnification of only 3-10x.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The 12x magnification will magnify any wobbles, so a tripod is essential.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 May 2025
Precision all-glass optics with 6x optical image magnification and a unique electronic image zoom system provide up to 36x magnification.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
Noun
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This remains pure conjecture, and an exaggeration of the role of symbiosis beyond what mainstream evolutionary theory would support; random mutation is still considered the main driver of speciation.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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To say that neither shoulder pads, leg warmers, or acid wash jeans left as deep an imprint as ‘80s sneakers is not an exaggeration.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
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Benson drew caricatures of departing staff (and, as columnist EJ Montini recounts, to playfully mock their disagreements).—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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This caricature of an all-powerful, morally bankrupt no-goodnik is actually the oldest immortal around.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Because of their petite size and dark coloring, these snakes can easily hide or blend in with the landscape.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, sporting unique coloring and personalities, but one recent social-media post quickly captured the attention of internet users after an owner showed off her dog's unusually long tail.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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