expanse
noun
ex·panse
ik-ˈspan(t)s 
1
2
: great extent of something spread out
an expanse of calm ocean
Examples of expanse in a Sentence
The explorer gazed across the vast Arctic expanse.
the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships
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When the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert, the sky transforms into an awe-inspiring expanse of twinkling stars—an invitation to look up, dream big, and marvel at the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our world.
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Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Mixing natural materials with large expanses of glass, the Alpine Drive home embodies the relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle that is a touchstone in both Napa Valley and Southern California.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
The main draw is the long expanses of soft, white-gold beaches and frothy Atlantic waters.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The first one is the sheer size of the population communicating frightening things across a huge expanse of space and different social situations.
—Big Think, 14 Mar. 2025
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Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Mixing natural materials with large expanses of glass, the Alpine Drive home embodies the relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle that is a touchstone in both Napa Valley and Southern California.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
The main draw is the long expanses of soft, white-gold beaches and frothy Atlantic waters.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The first one is the sheer size of the population communicating frightening things across a huge expanse of space and different social situations.
—Big Think, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Expanse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expanse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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expanse
noun
ex·panse
ik-ˈspan(t)s
: a wide space, area, or stretch
the vast expanse of the ocean
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