magnification

noun

ˌmag-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce magnification (audio)
Definition of magnificationnext
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 Even low-magnification, smaller-aperture binoculars will show some interesting details. — Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 An optometrist eventually diagnosed her with presbyopia and added magnification to her prescription. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 The doctor controls the blade or needle under high magnification. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The update also adds some customization options to Widgets, a more precise magnification tool, and improved stability with certain Bluetooth devices. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
  1. exaggeration
  2. enhancement
  3. caricature
  4. coloring
  5. stretching
Noun
  • That may be an exaggeration, given Brazil’s clout and heft, and also its extensive ties with China, its biggest trade partner.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Even if that number is a gross exaggeration, this is a cash cow business.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Noun
  • By adjusting the distance between the tips, the team could stretch or compress the molecular structure, changing the voltage at which the current enhancement began.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In some of the advertisements during this election cycle, AI was used for aesthetic enhancements, such as improving image quality or dramatizing events in the candidate’s life.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • But on that score, too, Jackson tries to soften the caricature of the billionaire executive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • What is acceptable in today’s society is the Real Housewives franchise, where all of these things kind of play out, but almost in caricature.
    — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • Add 1 to 2 drops of red food coloring to the bowl of candy melts and mix well to incorporate.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With that in mind, Haug suggests requesting balayage, a freehand hair-coloring technique that lightens strands without using foils, and looks a little more natural compared to traditional highlights.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of coloring
Noun
  • Other days included yoga and stretching, catching hundreds of balls on the Jugs machine or recovering at Kollective, a social performance club in Austin.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Daily laundry service after a day spent hiking, stretching, and sprinting is a welcome bonus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretching

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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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