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 Advanced eye care and vision research Dean McGee Eye Institute provides medical and surgical treatment for the full spectrum of eye conditions. Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026 Avoiding documentary-like methods that presume to grasp events in large visual gulps, Ouédraogo offers visual fragments (however ample) that conjure a spectrum of experience that goes beyond what’s onscreen. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026 But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone? Tom Charron, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026 Advertisement And despite efforts in the show to visually separate the virtual world from the offline world, Mi-rae’s life stays on the fantastical side of the K-drama spectrum. Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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Noun
  • Those warheads typically carry 30 kg to 50 kg of explosives and can pack a punch, particularly when used in large swarms, with advanced versions capable of a range of up to 1,200 miles.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • After launch, the system sent the payloads thousands of miles downrange toward the Kwajalein Atoll testing range.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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