wide-ranging

adjective

wide-rang·​ing ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 

: extensive in scope : comprehensive

wide-ranging interests

Synonyms of wide-ranging

• extensive
• broad
• wide
• sweeping
• comprehensive
• deep

Examples of wide-ranging in a Sentence

his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state

Recent Examples on the Web

In a wide-ranging interview with The Louis Theroux Podcast, the director-actress discussed the Tesla CEO, misogyny, and how her films examine relationships and intimacy. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

While focused solutions like automation, advanced AI, digital engineering, and smart operations, can help meet demand, the wide-ranging ecosystem that is the A&D industry may mean companies need to take a more expansive approach. — Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Contestants from around the world displayed their skills when the dance competition show first twirled onto screens on July 20, 2005, showing off their skills in wide-ranging genres, including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz and ballroom. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

In June, federal investigators began approaching her and Newsom’s associates and friends in a wide-ranging probe into her taxes. — Lia Russell july 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide-ranging

• interchanging
• rearranging
• arranging
• exchanging
• unchanging
• changing
• ranging