1
as in expansion
a wide space or area
a great breadth of land awaited those who were brave and hardy enough to settle it
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the breadth of his knowledge on the subject is awesome
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Recent Examples of breadth
This combined approach imbued his treatise with both a remarkable precision and a notable breadth of vision.
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
But BofA said weakening market breadth and diverging momentum signals suggest the next leg higher could prove more difficult.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Understanding how a prospective wedding photographer documents the quieter moments between the formal ones provides a better understanding of the width and breadth of a photographer’s skill.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Switzerland's natural beauty and breadth are astounding—snowcapped mountains with some of the world's best skiing, verdant valleys speckled with wildflowers, and quaint cities filled with cultural attractions and world-class restaurants.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
But BofA said weakening market breadth and diverging momentum signals suggest the next leg higher could prove more difficult.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Understanding how a prospective wedding photographer documents the quieter moments between the formal ones provides a better understanding of the width and breadth of a photographer’s skill.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Switzerland's natural beauty and breadth are astounding—snowcapped mountains with some of the world's best skiing, verdant valleys speckled with wildflowers, and quaint cities filled with cultural attractions and world-class restaurants.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
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Even Shea Theodore, technically, was acquired via trade, with the Golden Knights agreeing to select Clayton Stoner’s onerous contract from the Ducks in the expansion draft as the cost of acquisition.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Suzuki went on to establish Seven & i Holdings in 2005 and oversaw its expansion into a retail conglomerate.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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In recent days, Senate supporters have whittled down the scope of the plan, authorizing it only for Cook County and Chicago sites rather than statewide as Pritzker originally intended.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The speed and scope of Ukraine’s automation is staggering.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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From this location, the fitness center and pools enjoy commanding views of the coastal mountains and the expanse of Silicon Valley down to San Jose.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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To an extent, the film is about survival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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The energy returned in a big way this season, to the extent there were credible rumours as recently as in the past two weeks that Guardiola wanted to stay after all.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Minimum board length is 9 feet or at least 3 feet over the competitor’s head.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Letters will be edited for clarity and length.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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Making the Europa League always seemed like a stretch for a flawed squad, short in a number of key areas.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Their eight hits ended a franchise-record 11-game streak with seven or fewer hits, and the six runs ended a 13-game stretch with four or fewer runs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The Athletic has spoken to a wide range of sources, many speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to tell the inside story of a season like no other for Liverpool.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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If oil prices stabilize and the market gains confidence in the 2026 earnings range, that discount could narrow quickly.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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