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 spectrum also shows the structure is a mix of gas and stars and suggests that the far end is a bright knot of gas glowing as bright as nearly 50 million suns. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026 Paramount+ will bring global fans over 1,000 hours of iconic series, films, originals and cultural touchstones that reflect the full spectrum of the Black experience, including hits like THE MS. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 At the other end of the spectrum, vulnerability is more straightforward, Thomas says. Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 On the opposite end of the spectrum, here is Jordan. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • Reznor and Atticus Ross, his longtime collaborator, created a show that incorporated not just a wide range of hits and album tracks, but did so with innovative staging and lighting design.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Iran essentially shutting the Strait of Hormuz could become a tipping point for the global economy, hitting a broad range of sectors, experts warned.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Maplewood and Half Acre say their respective businesses have been resilient, but as in many industries, there may be strength in scale.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • While Islamic State West Africa Province has staged a growing number of attacks against the military in recent months, observers say this is the first time in recent history that the group has successfully launched simultaneous attacks of this scale in the region.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Neo’s display can’t match the wide-gamut P3 color space of the MacBook Pro, which means photographers and videographers will likely give it a pass.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Series creator Steven Knight left ample room to build on a gamut of storylines.
    Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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