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 The city’s small business owners are crafting culinary creations that stretch across the spectrum, including African and Caribbean dishes, barbecue and soul food, seafood and upscale American fare. Heidi Finley july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025 For small businesses operating on tight cash flow, even the lower end of that spectrum can be devastating. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 At one end of the spectrum, Ukraine’s audacious attacks at the beginning of June on Russian strategic bombers used drones operated from trucks deep inside Russian territory – a mission that took out about a dozen aircraft used to launch missiles against Ukraine. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025 These are next assigned a range of corresponding notes, with brightness designating volume while spectrum location determines pitch. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • Part-time employees at The Pad Climbing range from three to 30 hours per week, which requires an adaptable approach.
    Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The full eyewear range — both optical and sun — will be unveiled for the spring 2026 season, hitting the market in January next year.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Over the course of the past year, pilot projects have begun the metamorphosis to commercial scale, generating new partnerships and backing from industry stalwarts, manufacturing experts and forward-thinking brands.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • Turning Data Into Insights The scale of operations in large and mid-size companies requires extensive connectivity to support various business functions, communication and data management.
    Ben Verghese, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Yes, this basic cable network’s stable of straight-outta-tabloid thrillers from that golden era ran the full gamut of a suburbanite’s nightmares, from husbands with double lives to black-market baby trafficking.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
  • She’s undergone several phases of her haircare journey, from trendy cuts to bleach damage and everywhere in between, all while testing the gamut of hot tools and heatless curlers on the market.
    Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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