1
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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Plagued by the tempests of drugs, murder, corruption and other vices of biblical proportion for much of the past five decades, residents in this tiny burg just south of Chicago are seeing a ray of divine hope in their most famous native son, Pope Leo XIV.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The study, led by Stephen Strader from Villanova University, examined 140 years of tornado records and found that the proportion of all tornado fatalities that occurred during daytime hours decreased 20%, while the nocturnal fatality proportion increased 20% during that time period.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Plagued by the tempests of drugs, murder, corruption and other vices of biblical proportion for much of the past five decades, residents in this tiny burg just south of Chicago are seeing a ray of divine hope in their most famous native son, Pope Leo XIV.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Verb
The ideally proportioned, four-door SUV stands out with reverence to Porsche designers efforts.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
The new mid-engined 2.0-liter and the mid-engined proportioned FT-Se concept fit too comfortably together to be ignored.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportion
Noun
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Hair reflects grooming, the mouth signals health and vitality and the central triangle is a strong indicator of symmetry.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Symmetry Perhaps the most defining feature of a Federal-style exterior is the use of symmetry.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Musk has also sought to operate Starlink, his satellite-internet company, in South Africa, but has balked at a law requiring foreign tech firms to sell a portion of their local subsidiaries to shareholders who are Black or historically disadvantaged.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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Both renditions incorporated portions of the original Addams Family theme song.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Nigeria lags even the continent's already low tax-to-GDP ratios.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Although both companies maintain a similar cash position (4% of total assets), Eli Lilly's lower debt-to-equity ratio signals a healthier financial standing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In February, New World CEO Echo Huang set out plans to reduce the size of the company’s debt, including cutting capital expenditures and improving rental returns.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Big is back: Last season’s best teams had positional size and elite paint protection.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Enterprise Strategy Around Technical Debt Today, organizations need to balance reducing debt and developing new features, with strong data driving this decision-making.—
Shilpa Shastri,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Queen of Pentacles reminds you to balance ambition with self-care in order to achieve this homeostasis.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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A number of other studies have shown a correlation between receiving the shingles vaccine and lower rates of dementia.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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International concerns about the war’s consequences, as well as trade tensions, drove Asian share prices lower Monday while oil prices surged.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Communities with higher vaccination rates have fewer opportunities to spread the virus.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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In simple terms, Gueye is a prominent presence off the ball, performing a large volume of actions, and doing so with a high success rate.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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