run the gamut
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: to encompass an entire range of something
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair.
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The following picks run the gamut from warm to moisture-wicking, from long-sleeve pajamas to short sets, and from pima cotton to washable silk.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
The Criterion Collection’s Julianne Moore program comprises 13 movies that run the gamut of Moore’s expansive, bold filmography, from beloved indies to Hollywood blockbusters.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Accommodations run the gamut from chic rooms and suites to splashy hillside villas with private pools.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
These deals run the gamut, so grab your list and start checking off names.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
The Criterion Collection’s Julianne Moore program comprises 13 movies that run the gamut of Moore’s expansive, bold filmography, from beloved indies to Hollywood blockbusters.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Accommodations run the gamut from chic rooms and suites to splashy hillside villas with private pools.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
These deals run the gamut, so grab your list and start checking off names.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Run the gamut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20the%20gamut. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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