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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2
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
Even the most obsessive dancing queen will find fresh storytelling and breadth in these pages.
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 June 2025
The country music legend, 79, and rock superstars have joined forces on a new version of the latter's timeless hit track, which sees Parton's vocals at their very best, covering the full breadth of the dynamic rock opera alongside Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil's iconic harmonization.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 20 June 2025
Too many have chosen the politics of non-engagement, which is at best a hair’s breadth away from acquiescence or complicity.
—Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
The full breadth of the Dodgers’ plans was not immediately clear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 June 2025
The country music legend, 79, and rock superstars have joined forces on a new version of the latter's timeless hit track, which sees Parton's vocals at their very best, covering the full breadth of the dynamic rock opera alongside Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil's iconic harmonization.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 20 June 2025
Too many have chosen the politics of non-engagement, which is at best a hair’s breadth away from acquiescence or complicity.
—Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
The full breadth of the Dodgers’ plans was not immediately clear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breadth
Noun
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Four years ago advances were being made on many of the political issues popular with people whose political views ranged from progressive to centrist such as DEI, ESG, CSR, climate change, the expansion of alternative energy and foreign aid.—
David Hessekiel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The Supreme Court sided in a Friday ruling with a group of Maryland parents seeking to opt their children out of school curricula that featured LGBTQ+ characters and themes, marking an expansion of religious liberty protections.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Water tank project removed A plan for a replacement water storage tank in La Jolla that has changed in scope several times over the past decade has changed again — so much so that it was removed from the city budget as a capital project.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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In other words, the show approaches its concept with the scope of an epic novel (which makes sense, as it's based on a beloved series of novels).—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Over the past decade, researchers have conducted multiple experiments using vast expanses of water and ice that are designed to search for neutrinos, which could shed light on mysterious cosmic rays, the most highly energetic particles in the universe.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Located in Santa Paula, the $10 million Converse Ranch is a 117-year-old riverside expanse of more than 174 acres.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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All in all, with that many golfers dominating the Detroit Golf Club to this extent, the door is wide open for someone to make a move up the leaderboard and take home the PGA Tour event win on Sunday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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That pact will inspire confidence and make peace to the extent that all signatories and other affected parties (including Israel) still trust in international law and legitimacy.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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In an interview with Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Trump spoke at length about Operation Midnight Hammer, praising the talent of the B-2 bomber pilots and saying they would be hosted at the White House soon.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The powers of their music uplifts the human spirit, generating a shielding force field that prevents the demonic realm from invading.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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As the race was entering the final stretch, Mamdani walked the length of Manhattan, documenting the roughly 13-mile (21 kilometer) trip by posting photos and videos of his interactions along the way.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Crow-Armstrong’s actions parallel a difficult stretch for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Part-time employees at The Pad Climbing range from three to 30 hours per week, which requires an adaptable approach.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In addition, the U.S. Global Change Research Program site provided a wide range of educational resources, including interactive webpages, videos and podcasts that explained the far-reaching impacts of climate change in an easy-to-understand manner, even for the public.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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