MAGNIFYING Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

magnifying

verb

present participle of magnify

as in exaggerating

to add to the interest of by including made-up details there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive

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as in elevating

to assign a high status or value to his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family

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as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes

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as in praising

to proclaim the glory of imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers

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Recent Examples of magnifying The enormous cluster acts as a gravitational lens, bending and magnifying light from objects behind it. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Being prepared to pitch daily is, thus magnifying Blubaugh’s meticulous routine. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 One of the telescope’s magnifying lenses focused on the Sun, and the intense rays started a fire. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 But the order will leave its mark by magnifying the confusion many parents already face in making decisions about their children’s immunizations. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Don’t assume eclipse glasses over a magnifying optic will do the trick — concentrated sunlight can damage the filter and seriously injure your eyes. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 When spans of control expand without a corresponding investment in manager capability, organizations risk magnifying existing weaknesses, leading to less coaching, less clarity and less career support for employees. — Doug Dennerline, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 That adds an extra level of risk into the market—traders forced to cover their losing bets may end up selling other stocks to raise cash, thus magnifying selling pressure in the markets. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Analysts say Ukraine's efforts to eliminate Russian air defense are magnifying the strikes' impact. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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Attorneys who represent officers that have sued the department over whistleblower retaliation dismiss the claim by Chief Jim McDonnell and others that some cops are exaggerating their claims in pursuit of a big payday.

— Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
The South Korean military, which often accuses North Korea of exaggerating its military capabilities, did not immediately comment on Kim's claims.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of exaggerating

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From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Holland was ousted in 2020, when Sarandos combined English-language and international content under Bajaria (elevating the latter to the largest autonomous content job in the streamer’s history).

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevating

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The move comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, with artificial intelligence emerging as a key battleground in the two countries' race for technological dominance.

— Jenny Lee,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Researchers found Stage 3 CTE, intensifying concerns about brain trauma in racing.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensifying

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That follows two $500,000 ad buys from the business group, which has historically aligned with Republicans, praising incumbent Sens.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were among the superstars praising Brunson when training camps opened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of praising

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Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhancing

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This annual tradition provides live performances and holiday cheer while promoting donations to community food pantries.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Swank announced her first pregnancy on Good Morning America in October 2022, while promoting her ABC crime series, Alaska Daily.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of promoting

Verb

There are indications that some of the Central Asian nations present, all of which are post-Soviet states, are deepening diplomatic and economic links with Washington.

— Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party took power following the popular ouster in 2024 of autocratic former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom India granted sanctuary, deepening the rift between the neighbors.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of deepening

Verb

In 2027 the film festival also joins Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival in celebrating eight decades of creativity and bringing audiences together in the Scottish capital.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
That the accusation is being made against an African writer about a prize celebrating African writing is something others have noticed and called out.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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