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as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body
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2
as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them
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as in ratio
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the exact proportions of the room were critical
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as in to portion
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as in to balance
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Recent Examples of proportion
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The new species was identified by its coloring, body proportions, eyes, tongue shape, toe webbing and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But the Ray’s best feature is its excellent sound, pumping out clear, musical, and surprisingly meaty audio for a bar proportioned more like a Bluetooth speaker.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Martin has been doing so more frequently in the past month, and his scoring has increased in proportion.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The new species was identified by its coloring, body proportions, eyes, tongue shape, toe webbing and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
According to data from the U.S. Treasury, 20% of the 2025 fiscal year budget was proportioned for social security, with 14% for national defense.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
But the Ray’s best feature is its excellent sound, pumping out clear, musical, and surprisingly meaty audio for a bar proportioned more like a Bluetooth speaker.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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Particularly in small spaces, their charming symmetry feels extra sweet and layered.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s something almost otherworldly about being inside, surrounded by its massive columns and the perfect symmetry of the design.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Penumbral shadow fades away As the last faint shading vanishes off the moon's right portion, the visual show comes to an end.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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In all, tax credits and rebates will cover more than the cost of an average heat pump conversion and will cover a good portion of my more complex replacement.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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This ratio has been favoring offense since August 2024, providing a clear sign of optimism for the US economic growth.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Revolving credit includes credit cards and lines of credit, and this ratio is the second most important factor in determining your credit score, after payment history.—
José Omar Rodríguez,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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The ideal robotic vacuum varies based on the size of your space.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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With a footprint twice the size of its nearest competitor, the company benefits from long-term leasing contracts, notes Klimczak.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Statistically, a career-high 12.6% walk rate balances a career-high 16.4% Sw/Str rate.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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State of play: One theme of the mayor's race is going to be big business and community — balancing the varied interests and needs of those affecting and affected by how Detroit's landscape is evolving.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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But even putting that aside, the real direct correlation between guild awards and the Oscars is with predicting the nominations, not the winners.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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Researching Personal Health For some researchers, there’s more to finding a simple correlation between food preference and temperament.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some states disenfranchise people for felony convictions; Mississippi includes offenses such as shoplifting, and disenfranchises a far greater share of Black citizens than white.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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This history raises concerns that Enphase’s current share price of around $60 could potentially fall below $40 if similar conditions recur.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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But his zone entry rate has declined, from 21.4 per 60 last year to 18.4 this season, according to Corey Sznajder’s tracking.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Capitalism’s ideal child Plummeting global fertility rates around the world speak to this crisis in child care, with the U.S., Europe, South Korea and China falling well below the birth rate required to replace the existing population.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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