1
: over or through a wide area
has traveled widely
2
: to a great extent
departed widely from the previous edition
3
: by or among a large well-dispersed group of people
a widely known political figure
4
: over a broad range
persons with widely fluctuating incomes—
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Their products are widely available.
a widely known political figure
The books are widely read by adults as well as children.
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The settlement was widely criticized, including by journalists and entertainers at CBS.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
These figures, while shocking, unfortunately pale in comparison to those from the recent war, now widely recognized as a genocide.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Now, as the founder of SM Entertainment and widely credited as the architect of K-pop’s global expansion, Lee will be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside basketball legend Yao Ming, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan, and rock icon Yoshiki, among others.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Physical force and chemical agents were used to stop the attack at the facility widely known as New Folsom, according to the release.
—Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
These figures, while shocking, unfortunately pale in comparison to those from the recent war, now widely recognized as a genocide.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Now, as the founder of SM Entertainment and widely credited as the architect of K-pop’s global expansion, Lee will be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside basketball legend Yao Ming, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan, and rock icon Yoshiki, among others.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Physical force and chemical agents were used to stop the attack at the facility widely known as New Folsom, according to the release.
—Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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