wide-ranging
adjective
wide-rang·ing
ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ 
: extensive in scope : comprehensive
wide-ranging interests
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
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semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The company's wide-ranging menu, from protein lattes to vibrant energy drinks, can be heavily customized, a feature that has proved popular with Gen Z consumers.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
The wide-ranging records include a letter from a woman claiming that her mental telepathy indicated Earhart was still alive, and another from a man claiming her grave was located in Spain.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2025
Gaffigan accepted the honor at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Downtown Manhattan and sat down for a wide-ranging interview in front of a live audience.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Wide-ranging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-ranging. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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