wide-ranging

adjective

wide-rang·​ing ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 

: extensive in scope : comprehensive

wide-ranging interests

Synonyms

• broad
• deep
• expansive
• extended
• extensive
• far-flung
• far-reaching
• rangy
• sweeping
• wide
• widespread

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

For individual businesses, the benefits are wide-ranging, from cost savings and operational efficiency to resilience and risk reduction. —Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

The themes represented are equally wide-ranging, from identity politics to environmental concerns and social justice. —Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 22 May 2025

While more research is needed, adding fiber-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to your diet is a simple step with wide-ranging health benefits. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025

However, the wide-ranging weather could complicate plans in key regions, particularly the central U.S., where severe storms may pose hazards. —Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide-ranging

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