run the gamut

phrase

: to encompass an entire range of something

Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair.

Examples of run the gamut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To reveal more of Okita’s endlessly surprising and playfully ambiguous script would be to rob audiences of the film’s numerous pleasures, which run the gamut from hearty belly-laughs to heartbreaking melodrama. — James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

An unusual treat is the co-ed soaking pool, overlooking Lake Mishkin, which allows families to plunge and relax together before or after their treatments, which run the gamut from massage to sound bath to tea ceremonies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The budget-friendly mini dresses below run the gamut from options that feel more formal, like the Petal & Pup Sutton Tweed Minidress, now 60 percent off, to finds that feel a little more casual, like the cozy Exlura Mini Sweater Dress, now just $45. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2026

And with aromas that run the gamut—from gourmands like Warm Vanilla Sugar to florals like Japanese Cherry Blossom—there’s bound to be a scent for everyone. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for run the gamut

• dammit