1
as in expansion
a wide space or area
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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2
as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome
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Recent Examples of breadth
An intricate astral tapestry, the map gives stargazers digital views of the ancient cosmos in unprecedented detail and breadth.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 June 2025
But that’s what makes today’s breadth of vacation rental companies so exciting: There really is something for everyone.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
The breadth of former Dorothys that McHale has brought together speaks to just how wide-ranging this film is: audiences will be treated to insights from Ashanti, Fairuza Balk, Danielle Hope, Nichelle Lewis, and Shanice Shantay.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Advisory board members will ideally reflect the breadth of experiences the client’s business might impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 June 2025
But that’s what makes today’s breadth of vacation rental companies so exciting: There really is something for everyone.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
The breadth of former Dorothys that McHale has brought together speaks to just how wide-ranging this film is: audiences will be treated to insights from Ashanti, Fairuza Balk, Danielle Hope, Nichelle Lewis, and Shanice Shantay.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Advisory board members will ideally reflect the breadth of experiences the client’s business might impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
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The expansion of the child tax credit in the House and Senate versions of the bill is less than many pro-family conservatives would have liked.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
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The news marks the first international expansion for Jackson’s FAST network.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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Only after the June 24-25 summit meeting in The Hague – where North Atlantic Treaty Organization members will pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense – will the US present its military review, which will spell out the scope of what are likely significant reductions in Europe.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Unless policy reflects the full scope of physical and financial risk, not just short-term political cycles, systems that look solid on paper may collapse under pressure.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Old-timers have stopped over the last two days to sit and lay in the wispy tall grass, in the expanse of its shadow.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Who can gaze into that great expanse and not contemplate such things as infinity or Earth’s relevance to the cosmos?—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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That extent is probably not a $7 million contract, which is what both AFP Analytics and Evolving Hockey project on a long-term deal.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Protecting the safety of our communities and upholding the integrity of lawful demonstrations are priorities, and those who cross the line into violence will be prosecuted swiftly and to the fullest extent of the law.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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The following excerpts have been edited for length and clarity.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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Indeed, it’s never made anything less than a good one, with a number of them ranking in the excellent-to-stone-cold-classic realm.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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The first in the series, Crown of War and Shadow, introduces readers to a complex mystical realm, thrilling action sequences and a new sweeping love story.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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And as any parent who’s spent long stretches of time with their young child has likely experienced, traditional children’s music was suddenly on heavy rotation in the Pearce household.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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Ahead of highway construction, archaeologists surveyed a stretch of land near Tomaszów Lubelski using light detection and ranging scans.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Cities like Atlanta, Washington D.C., Cincinnati, Charlotte, and New York will be sweltering in temperatures within the range of 95 to 100+ degrees F for several days.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Sony is suggesting a weekend opening the $28 million range, while tracking shows Boyle’s film coming in at $30 million or more.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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