breadths

noun

Definition of breadthsnext
plural of breadth
1
as in expanses
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 scopes
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 Synonyms for breadths
  1. expansions
  2. realms
  3. lengths
  4. dimensions
Noun
  • These expansions come amid the increasing popularity of Obamacare with record enrollment for individual coverage purchased on exchanges under the ACA in part because tax credits have continued and been enhanced to more Americans under the Biden-Harris administration.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Among those key launches are notable expansions into lip balms, as well as body care.
    James Manso, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of expansions
Noun
  • Since his debut, the legendary hypeman has continued penetrating people's hearts worldwide through multiple realms, including music, The Olympics, reality television, and snack foods.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are realms where our humanity — not AI – will always reign supreme.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • The family trees are based on how similar or dissimilar the different species’ genomes are, and the lengths of the tree branches are dictated by how much genetic change there is from one species to another.
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Local Facebook groups, previously filled with weekend activity recommendations and hand-me-down clothes offerings, are now swamped with moms ready to go to great lengths to help one another − even while in dire need themselves.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lengths
Noun
  • But the term has taken on different dimensions for so many people.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Other than the Tremor’s greater ground clearance, the Expedition’s dimensions are essentially unchanged.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of dimensions
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