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
Its sheer breadth of tools can also feel overwhelming for new users.
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PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, the breadth of the global trade war is immense.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
In between were segments that captured the wider breadth of the Jonas journey, with songs from the assorted solo releases and side projects of Nick and Joe, as eldest brother Kevin dutifully manned his guitar throughout the night amid the 11-piece backing outfit and horn section.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
When onstage, their experience in playing hits that both predate and dominate the streaming era highlights the breadth of their creative reach.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, the breadth of the global trade war is immense.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
In between were segments that captured the wider breadth of the Jonas journey, with songs from the assorted solo releases and side projects of Nick and Joe, as eldest brother Kevin dutifully manned his guitar throughout the night amid the 11-piece backing outfit and horn section.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
When onstage, their experience in playing hits that both predate and dominate the streaming era highlights the breadth of their creative reach.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
Noun
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Eudia and Haroun used the Summit to announce a major expansion of their AI for Good initiative, investing resources to remove systemic barriers and foster economic mobility and opportunity, especially for Arizona’s underserved communities.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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This growth includes the expansion of distribution centers, attack surfaces, and opportunities for malicious actors.—
Leeza Garber,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Instead, toxic positivity is an intentional effort to look at difficult situations in an unrealistic way that refuses to consider the full scope of the experience — leading to a person dismissing their feelings and the magnitude of the situation altogether.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Stargate got much of the attention when the UAE-US AI Campus was announced, but is slated to represent just 20% of the project’s total scope.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Andres Garcia Lachner/Costa Elena While Costa Rica comes equipped with towering volcanoes and vast expanses of shoreline, few of its natural features can match the grandeur of the Guanacaste Conservation Area.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Also on Sundays, Mauerpark’s Flohmarkt is a sprawling expanse of vendors selling World War II–era memorabilia, vintage glassware, and handicrafts.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
29 Aug. 2025
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Monitor the Garlic and Deer fires, keeping the both fires within their current perimeters and mop up the the extent necessary to prevent the likelihood of an escape.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Census numbers back that up to an extent.—
Ethan Singer,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Santor scam, which plays into the global arms race around tax incentives, shines a klieg light on the often opaque realm of film finance.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Skyscraper Revolution Is Quietly Underway Skyscrapers have long been reserved for the elite, a realm where ownership required immense capital, institutional leverage and insider access.—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Walk or bike a stretch of the scenic Millennium Trail, which connects towns, wineries, and wetlands across 30-plus miles.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Brown, eligible for an extension after this season, could have a similar two-year stretch.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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After two deep misfires, Patrick Mahomes finally connected with Tyquan Thornton deep to get within field-goal range.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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After Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina’s second in the 76th minute, Messi tapped in from close range four minutes later to seal Argentina’s win.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Breadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breadth. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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