as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
-
This suggests that the issues that may have caused both the engines to fail likely occurred at nearly the same moment— a highly unusual scenario, experts said.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025 -
However, questions remained as to whether the highly enriched uranium that Iran would need to develop a nuclear weapon was at the site at the time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
Adverb
-
And the much higher pay of senior captains – plus the handsome compensation earned by mid-career pilots – greatly narrows that pay gap.—
Dan Reed,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
-
While some greatly surpassed that target — such as Poland, Estonia, the U.S., Latvia and Greece — major economies including Canada, Spain and Italy have lagged below the contribution threshold.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Adverb
-
However, too much bright sun can cause blanched leaves and sunscald, although this is rare and typically occurs during periods of intense heat or drought.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
-
Not knowing who the starting quarterback is going to be makes things much more difficult for the wide receiver room.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Adverb
-
The spa decor is modern and luxurious, and everything on offer is designed to be utterly relaxing.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
-
The second half display utterly knocked the belief out of Juventus.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adverb
-
Mathematical models suggest the procedure could significantly delay menopause.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
-
However, critics of the administration's policies have argued the designations don't significantly change the U.S. government's ability to investigate and prosecute cartels.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Adverb
-
As Iran dominates headlines, the Palestinians and hostage families caught up in the region’s longest war have slipped from the front pages, largely forgotten amid the devastating blows between two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
-
While the race has largely been a two-man contest, Lander has had a strong couple weeks in the lead-up to the election.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share