as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests—government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy—is truly awesome
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Recent Examples of amplitude
Other researchers soon realized that his formula, now known as the Veneziano amplitude, implied that hadrons aren’t particles, but vibrating strings.
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Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Although the central story is intimate in scale, the film’s scope is large and its social purview deep, and this vast amplitude is a function of Ouédraogo’s way of staging action, or, rather, of envisioning it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Riders flow through rails and jumps, linking tricks that get judged on difficulty, execution, amplitude and style.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But a medal will likely require her to nail an extra level of difficulty against competitors whose runs often contain more amplitude and rotations.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Although the central story is intimate in scale, the film’s scope is large and its social purview deep, and this vast amplitude is a function of Ouédraogo’s way of staging action, or, rather, of envisioning it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Riders flow through rails and jumps, linking tricks that get judged on difficulty, execution, amplitude and style.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But a medal will likely require her to nail an extra level of difficulty against competitors whose runs often contain more amplitude and rotations.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for amplitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplitude
Noun
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Your career and personal goals might not align with the scope and offer of the deal.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Still, Bartos argues the pace and scope of reform changed dramatically once the United States began applying pressure through budget negotiations and funding discussions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Apple Watches can already monitor blood pressure to an extent with hypertension notifications, but this process happens entirely in the background.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Officials said the review will examine whether, and to what extent the districts notified the parents of their right to opt their children out of such instruction.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Part of the success of the Dunwoody clinic stems from its presence on social media, where its co-founder extols therapies and treatments outside the realm of mainstream medicine.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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In that realm of B-list projects, Drew Sidora is a professional.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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To find the right size, measure your RV’s width at both the rear bumper and the windshield, its length from bumper to bumper and its height from the midwheel to the roof.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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At that hour, the moon will stand 10 degrees above the horizon, roughly the equivalent of the width of your fist.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Well, tonight, Harper is 3-for-3 from 3-point range in the first half and has scored 15 points.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Amplitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplitude. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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