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 Over eight episodes, Season 4 hews much closer to the former end of this spectrum than the latter. Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026 But movies like these can get people from all ends of the political spectrum talking about the same issue at the same time, which is a beautiful thing. Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026 Efforts to engage with difficult topics can draw criticism from across the political spectrum. Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026 But Morris was a defensive-minded coach, and Atlanta could look to the other end of the spectrum for their next hire. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • However, keeping engines efficient across such a wide speed range remains difficult.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Toyota Industries, which founded Toyota Motor, produces a range of products including forklifts, engines, electronic components, and stamping dies.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Under her leadership, the foundation has sharpened its focus on transition into employment and entrepreneurship, using the scale of a major bank to translate corporate resources into measurable social mobility.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Of them clogging the sills of our doors and windows with their downy scales.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The 2026 edition launched a new hall concept—one combining product groups across the gamut of textile and non-textile interior design.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Collections came from 72 different publishers or imprints, and cover a gamut of styles and sensibilities.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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