BROADLY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

broadly

adverb

Definition of broadly

as in highly

to a large extent or degree the new policy is broadly applicable

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Recent Examples of broadly Neither Castillo nor Hershey have filed required ethics reports, or reported fundraising, signs their campaigns lack broad support and have not broadly engaged voters. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026 More broadly, voters repudiated the AI industry's rapid expansion, with roughly two dozen proposals to restrict or block data centers appearing to pass among 41 local measures across 10 states, according to preliminary results. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 The company describes it as a platform-agnostic weapon designed to engage Group 1–3 unmanned aircraft, which broadly cover smaller drones through larger tactical UAS. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 Both have broadly progressive platforms that include housing affordability, higher taxes on the wealthy, health care and child care. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 The regional audit concerns osteoporosis broadly, not only menopause. — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 The phenomenon of North Korean hackers posing as recruiters has become a widespread problem across the corporate sector more broadly. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026 The last-minute flip was broadly denounced by Democratic figures nationwide and promised to shake up a race many believe is crucial to Democrats’ chances of retaking control of the upper chamber. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026 The opposition has broadly backed the investigation but has framed Netanyahu’s allegations as an effort to undermine the outcome. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly

Adverb

That deal ushered in a new era of healthcare consolidation, lacing together huge swaths of a highly regulated industry into a conglomerate critics said led to less competition and higher prices for consumers.

— Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Proposition 40 divided Democratic leaders because of concerns about its impact on the state’s volatile budget that is highly dependent on the wealthy.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Still, Nowinski is worried the Guardian Cap is giving parents and athletes a false sense of security that the game has been made considerably safer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
This is considerably smaller than supermassive black holes that dominate the hearts of all modern galaxies with masses millions to billions of times the mass of our star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

Instead, this is a song about how being utterly enamored turns the person who’s crushing into a maniac.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
And leave it to Rih to make a heather gray sweatsuit—in this case, a crewneck and cuffed drawstring sweatpants—look utterly glamorous.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Murphy is not up for reelection on Tuesday but had been traveling extensively this fall in support of Democratic candidates.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
While OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman’s story has been told pretty extensively, Anna remains one of the last great mysteries on the AI frontier.

— Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of extensively

Adverb

But these liners make cleanup significantly easier and lower these risks.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
Some on staff noted that former editor Dylan Housman left the publication the Friday before the Iran war started, and the tone shifted significantly following his departure.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Morningstar analyst Loredana Muharremi told CNBC Wednesday's weakness in European defense stocks was largely sentiment-driven.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
The durable material is known to attract sea life to areas that are largely void of fish, creating a destination for fishing boats.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026