spectrum

Definition of spectrumnext
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 The calendar includes events for all ages, and sensory days are perfect for those on the autism spectrum. Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 People spend more time indoors away from the Sun, and efforts to conserve energy have narrowed the spectrum of indoor lighting, eliminating many red and near-infrared wavelengths. Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026 Jeep Wrangler Buzzcut Concept On the other end of the spectrum is the Buzzcut concept, a flashy two-door concept that stands out in Vitamin C orange. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026 But his logic resonated through the 1970s and ’80s across the political spectrum. Brian C. Keegan, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.
    Raphael Fonseca, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, on grander scales, older stars across the Universe run out of fuel and die, new episodes of star-formation are triggered, and the Universe continues to expand, driving individual galaxies, groups of galaxies, and clusters of galaxies mutually apart, faster and faster, as time goes on.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, its advanced gray-scaling and DCI-P3 color gamut ensure that colors pop and transition smoothly throughout the screen.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The state legislature covers the gamut on health care, from those defending the current system to those who want to replace it.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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