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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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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
Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The new design resembles a Mini-Me version of the Mac Studio, with a taller profile and similar proportions.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
The tourbillon model, for example, does not list the watch’s case size, a basic detail every wearer wants to know to ensure the case is suitably proportioned to his or her wrist.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
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That trend has changed since 2018, with each election seeing an even higher proportion of voters under age 30 turn out to vote.
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The outsize date complication, meanwhile, has come to define Lange’s aesthetic, but its positioning on the dial is equally important: Located at 1 o’clock, its window is proportioned according to the golden mean of 1.618 and is machined from the same metal as the watch case.
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Quite literally everything — the tech, the hosts, the guests — need to be working in perfect symmetry for eight hours, without a break.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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This is important, because information breaks symmetry by deviating from repetition, says Mojzsis.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Go light on heavy foods and keep your portion sizes reasonable.Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Scott even sued Netflix for breach of contract last week, alleging that Netflix viewers missed large portions of the fight.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mix vinegar with water in a 1-1 ratio and spray on affected areas.Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Some growth investors like stocks with high P/E ratios because their stocks are growing so fast that the P/E ratio keeps getting higher.Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Darby Home Co Hayler Wood Burning Outdoor Fire Pit Table This more traditional fire pit comes in two sizes to fit in your backyard and does triple duty as a table and a grill.Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Just note that shoppers say the shoe runs large and suggest sizing down a half size for your best fit.Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, successful bike training is built on trust—letting kids learn to balance and control their bikes on their own.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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To balance the statement liner, pair it with a classic base and soft pink cheeks.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, challenges remain, particularly around financing, technical complexity, equitable implementation, and demonstrating direct correlation between decarbonization and property value.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Their methodology tracks the performance of stocks against various macro variables to find the greatest correlations over a five-year period.Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Electronic goods account for the largest share of U.S. imports from China as of 2023.Rob Wile, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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The largest share of Arizona imports comes from Mexico, totaling $11.8 billion in 2023.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Bee Cave City Council on Tuesday approved the city’s $13.1 million budget and a property tax rate of $.02 per $100 home valuation for the upcoming fiscal year.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The district's 2023-24 tax rate was $8.06 per $1,000 of property value.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportion. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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