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 magnification is important, a telescope’s real strength is in its resolution, however.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2024
As well as information on the incoming game feed, this menu gives you fast access to a few gaming aids, including mini-map auto detection/magnification, and a selection of virtual aim pointer designs.
—John Archer, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The digital zoom is impressive, but these binoculars are also equipped with a 10x optical magnification for sharp detail in the day.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024
It can even be seen without magnification from Earth, according to EarthSky.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2024
As well as information on the incoming game feed, this menu gives you fast access to a few gaming aids, including mini-map auto detection/magnification, and a selection of virtual aim pointer designs.
—John Archer, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The digital zoom is impressive, but these binoculars are also equipped with a 10x optical magnification for sharp detail in the day.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024
It can even be seen without magnification from Earth, according to EarthSky.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for magnification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnification
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But once up on stage, her reasonable-sounding language was replaced by the consistent mispronunciation of Kamala Harris's first name and exaggerations of the scale of recent Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) layoffs at their factory in nearby Warren, Michigan.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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On the day of what is without exaggeration being called the most consequential election of our time, ignoring political news in favor of watching an antique cheese slicer being restored may seem frivolous.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Kaine sketch came on the same episode that opened with a surprise cameo by Harris, who appeared opposite Maya Rudolph's caricature of her to give herself advice.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Dog Day Afternoon–esque topical thriller makes every point loudly, and Clooney never brings much depth or surprise to this caricature.Will Leitch, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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The act of coloring pulls your mind away from negative thoughts and into the present moment, says McKleroy.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite its name, the recreational drug may not contain cocaine at all and gets its color from food coloring.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Magnification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnification. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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