spectrum

as in range
the distance or extent between possible extremes the complete spectrum of opinions on this hotly debated subject

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Recent Examples of spectrum Antoni, who once ran a Twitter account featuring bigoted attacks and conspiracy theories and who economists across the political spectrum say is unqualified, has suggested suspending the Bureau’s monthly job report altogether. Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025 But for that to happen, SpaceX still needs to harness the spectrum, and a big part of the equation is Starship. Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Everyone on the planet has bloody imposter syndrome or [are at] different degrees along that spectrum. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025 Given its proximity to both resorts, the beach is typically a bit more on the crowded end of the spectrum. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • For decades, OPOs have been bulky systems with narrow ranges.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Even in areas accustomed to heavier snowfalls, accumulations in this range can result in delays, collisions and road closures if not treated promptly.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.
    Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Season to season, she’s known for leading the hair at shows like LaQuan Smith, Christian Siriano, and Prabal Gurung, which have spanned the gamut of aspirational looks.
    Essence, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Of course, Spotify has curated playlists that cover a wide gamut of music genres.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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