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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the mansion is great in dimension and can easily be converted into a B and B
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as in scope
dimensions plural
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimension
There’s a demon in a sewer/nether dimension, probably?
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
These structures look unreal in two dimensions, as if they were made mostly of air.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Even in the standard room, the bathroom has the dimensions of a beauty lounge, with matching care products from Diptyque.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
These satin camisoles exude sophistication — and their subtle sheen adds a delicate dimension to outfits.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
These structures look unreal in two dimensions, as if they were made mostly of air.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Even in the standard room, the bathroom has the dimensions of a beauty lounge, with matching care products from Diptyque.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
These satin camisoles exude sophistication — and their subtle sheen adds a delicate dimension to outfits.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dimension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimension
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The series has attracted attention for, among other things, the size of Ilya’s ass, which, in MarcAurele’s adaptation, is its own character.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Power Four schools may all fall under the same sharing cap, but their pockets grow with NIL in unequal sizes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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This also highlights the importance of basic cyber hygiene like unique passwords and MFA, so that when breaches happen, the scope of impact on your own personal data is contained.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s also Title Wave Books in Anchorage, which houses one of the most extensive collections of Indigenous American literature in the country, and Nā Mea Hawai'i, whose collection tightens its scope to Hawaiian culture and history.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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To identify the hydrogenobody—and confirm its role in methane production—the new study’s authors combined genetic analyses of hundreds of rumen ciliate genomes with detailed imaging of the microbes, as well as real-life methane measurements from dairy cows.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ghio’s letter goes on, recalling the Office of the Child Advocate’s ongoing recommendations that DCF adopt assessments, quality assurance measurements and data publication, each tied to a report on the death of a new child under DCF care.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bayer hopes that both the Supreme Court and the pending settlement will limit the extent of future lawsuits.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 4-3-3 unbalanced Chelsea far more frequently, to the extent Enzo Fernandez had to ask Sanchez to go down and await treatment, in order for the team to get a pep talk from Calum McFarlane.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta shot 13-of-42 from 3-point range in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that chair-and-a-half recliners of 45 to 50 inches in width will be difficult to find a matching recliner slipcover for.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Dimension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimension. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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