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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 last pair of magnitude 8.0-plus ruptures had occurred there in 1944 and 1946.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 9 July 2025
In their comments, residents expressed concerns over the magnitude of the increase and questioned the city’s planning for infrastructure replacement, according to the PSC documents.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
That's not just a difference in magnitude, but also of direction.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 July 2025
Only many days after the start of the heat wave would the magnitude of the tragedy begin to sink in, as newspaper articles and nightly news reports tallied hundreds of deaths across Chicago.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 9 July 2025
In their comments, residents expressed concerns over the magnitude of the increase and questioned the city’s planning for infrastructure replacement, according to the PSC documents.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
That's not just a difference in magnitude, but also of direction.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 July 2025
Only many days after the start of the heat wave would the magnitude of the tragedy begin to sink in, as newspaper articles and nightly news reports tallied hundreds of deaths across Chicago.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnitude
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For You The significance of the change in QSBS provisions goes beyond the founders, investors, and venture-capital firms involved in startups.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Brazilians considered the capital city, which replaced Rio de Janeiro, a symbol of the nation’s future significance on the world stage.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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As for the rooms, there are four accessible cabins and suites that vary in size.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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And Driving Talent Forward Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, explains the broad impact and importance of the rookie test within the championship’s growth strategy.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Interiors are thoughtfully designed but are of secondary importance to the exterior, according to Invictus.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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For Córdova, that path began with a moment of astonishment: watching a television program about neutron stars as a young woman, she was struck by the immensity of the cosmos and felt the pull of a question that would guide her for a lifetime — how does the universe work?—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But others, thankfully, find a way to talk about the immensity of caregiving and domestic work without degrading it.—
Elissa Strauss,
Glamour,
10 May 2025
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Alison Brie Brie took her curls to new volumes, adding straightened forehead bangs for dimension.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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The specific dimensions and step-by-step instructions on how to build a proper burrow at home are available online.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
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In other cases, imports from countries like China may be restricted.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The rebound in imports is likely due to a lower base for comparison, Huang added, while the trade truce restored some demand for U.S. goods, resulting in a smaller decline in imports from America.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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But sometimes the consequences can be even worse, as the police now warn.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But under the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies, staying in the country beyond the authorized date — even with a valid visa — can result in serious legal consequences.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Photos of those who have died along with a colorful array of flowers and candles now decorate a fence in Hill Country — a growing tribute that reflects the enormity of the disaster in the region.—
Nadia Lathan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Given the enormity of the project – a $3.6 billion plan for the two bridges, plus close to eight miles of Interstate 71/75 improvements – there are endless angles to chase.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Magnitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnitude. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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