Thesaurus results for SPECTRUM

spectrum

noun

ˈspek-trəm

Definition of 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 Across almost two and a half years, ending in February 2026, Hoy and his colleagues used the VLT and CRIRES+ to periodically measure the brown dwarf’s spectrum in search of such wobbles, a technique known as radial velocity analysis. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 July 2026 The shorter an event in time, the more frequency spectrum is required to support it. — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 Jack Quaid has been on both sides of this spectrum this year. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026 The case has drawn political reactions from across the spectrum, with opposition politicians demanding full accountability and members of the governing coalition defending the officers involved. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum

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Thanks to dedicated allergy protocols and an impressive range of gluten-free meals, snacks and desserts, dining can become a part of the magic instead of a source of stress.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Another season-ticket holder from that first year remembered crowds being firmly in the 5,500 range.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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Maggie eventually, after apologizing repeatedly, offers to let Negan stab her in return, as though that would balance the scales.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The scale and volatility of the recent rally, however, have prompted global investors to treat Korea as a bellwether for broader AI trades.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 July 2026

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The bachelors run a predictable gamut –– one immediately starts talking about AI, one used to serve in the military, one is 33 years old, and several are douchey.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
The panel also displays 100% of the sRGB gamut and has the second-broadest Adobe RGB coverage in this test group.

— John Loeffler, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026

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