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
In its breadth and aloofness, Death to Order feels like a distant cousin of Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y, Johan Grimonprez’s cavorting 1997 documentary about airliner hijackings.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
This elite group of award-winning Chardonnays reflects the breadth of global excellence in winemaking—from Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy to high-elevation sites in Argentina, as well as iconic Australian and Californian terroirs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
The likelihood of finding a job with the best set of attributes increases with the geographic breadth of the search.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Strength in breadth protects the group from downturns in particular markets: Unlike Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Estée Lauder, L’Oréal is exposed to both mass and prestige beauty, as well as the rapidly growing dermatological skin-care market, and professional hair care.
—Adam Gale, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
This elite group of award-winning Chardonnays reflects the breadth of global excellence in winemaking—from Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy to high-elevation sites in Argentina, as well as iconic Australian and Californian terroirs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
The likelihood of finding a job with the best set of attributes increases with the geographic breadth of the search.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Strength in breadth protects the group from downturns in particular markets: Unlike Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Estée Lauder, L’Oréal is exposed to both mass and prestige beauty, as well as the rapidly growing dermatological skin-care market, and professional hair care.
—Adam Gale, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
Noun
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The capital will also support geographic expansion.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The new location is in Tamarac, in a retail center at Commercial Boulevard and University Drive, anchored by Publix. CEO and founder Chris Johnson says demographics are driving the company’s expansion in the state.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Senate leaders have yet to publicly post three sets of community project reports, so the full scope of potential funding for Wisconsin remains unclear.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Metro and his co-producers nailed the full scope of the futuristic era, from the earworm melodies of neon synths and spooky keys with reverb to the subtleties of the pitter-pattering drum programming.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the Connector will run through a critical portion of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an 18-million-acre expanse of state land that provides habitat for many fragile plants and animals, said Jason Lauritsen, the chief conservation officer with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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My route from the airport passed thick cornfields, lush trees, and expanses of green grass.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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The 211 data provides one view into the extent of the damage.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some examples highlight the extent of this shift: In California, quarterback Malachi Nelson signed a six-figure NIL deal as a high school junior.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For a shorter option, this ribbed midi from The Drop taps into the trend without the extra length.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The balanced, elegant palate emphasizes length and finesse.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Maladaptive daydreaming is a form of intense daydreaming characterized by the creation of unrealistic or fantastical situations, conversations, or stories in one’s own mind that are outside the realm of a person’s day-to-day life.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her dedication to producing tangible improvements in the realm of social justice is evidenced by her previous positions, most recently as the director of the center for social justice at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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This marks the third consecutive preseason the Sooners are outside the top 10, something that last happened 1996-2000, a stretch that included four years being unranked.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just ahead, a stretch of warmer waters and less storm-toppling wind shear could give it the opportunity to strengthen into a hurricane on Thursday and then a major — Category 3 — hurricane over the weekend.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Powell was one of only six NBA players last season to average at least 21 points while shooting better than 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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While owners can charge the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance for maximum hybrid range, there’s no real need to charge the roadster to ensure there’s enough electric power to deliver all 805 hp.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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