Synonyms of spectrum

spectrum

noun

ˈspek-trəm 

as in range

the distance or extent between possible extremes

the complete spectrum of opinions on this hotly debated subject

Synonyms & Similar Words

• range
• scale
• gamut
• stretch
• scope
• diapason
• spread
• width
• pitch
• extent
• amplitude
• realm
• measure
• ambit
• sweep
• reach
• compass
• dimension(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spectrum

EchoStar’s 2 GHz spectrum licenses include rights for both terrestrial and satellite deployments, SpaceX has said. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

Consumers can expect to pay $200 to $300 on the lowest end of the spectrum or up to $1,500. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Harper is the only one in this arrangement who is moving up the defensive spectrum. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Aurelius uses similar techniques across the record, which lends to a certain sameyness by the end, though the tracks’ varied tempos, each one plotted at a different point on the downtempo spectrum, help offset any stagnation. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026