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

The legendary Canadian author was in Portugal’s second city primarily to discuss her memoir, Book of Lives, which was published late last year by Penguin, but the discussion, as is often the case with Atwood, was wide-ranging and, naturally, found its way to the topic of Artificial Intelligence. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 June 2026

And Peterson, the Charlotte Hornets’ president of basketball operations, didn’t blink when the subject of player movement was broached in a wide-ranging chat about myriad topics. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

The Asian market will feature prepared foods, bakery offerings, and wide-ranging grocery, beverage and specialty merchandise products from across Asia. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Cumming enjoys a wide-ranging career as an actor and host. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wide-ranging

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