as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new policy is broadly applicable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of broadly
Actually looking for the romance category as a category that’s been underrepresented, both in streaming and just kind of broadly in our eyes.
—
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment, but officials there have broadly defended the department’s actions as not only justified but necessary for ensuring the rule of law and holding alleged criminals to account.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Also, the study population may not represent all people, so findings may not apply broadly.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
And financial services more broadly in Dallas.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Now, the Iranian government has made strides towards more broadly implementing technology that allows only people with security clearance to access the international web, Rashidi told CNN.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
More broadly, Walling argued efforts should be moved away from fossil fuel infrastructure and towards renewable energy.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In that role, astrocytes could be major participants in sleep or psychiatric disorders that broadly disrupt the state of the brain.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
There is some merit to Gordon’s view, which is broadly supported by the data.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment, but officials there have broadly defended the department’s actions as not only justified but necessary for ensuring the rule of law and holding alleged criminals to account.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Also, the study population may not represent all people, so findings may not apply broadly.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
And financial services more broadly in Dallas.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Now, the Iranian government has made strides towards more broadly implementing technology that allows only people with security clearance to access the international web, Rashidi told CNN.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
More broadly, Walling argued efforts should be moved away from fossil fuel infrastructure and towards renewable energy.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In that role, astrocytes could be major participants in sleep or psychiatric disorders that broadly disrupt the state of the brain.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
There is some merit to Gordon’s view, which is broadly supported by the data.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly
Adverb
-
With many investors seeing Warsh as a highly credible pick, markets had little reaction to Friday’s news.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Nacua and Hallie Aiono were in a long-term relationship before a highly public breakup.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
But the Tahoe mountains vary greatly in precipitation and the winner is Kirkwood, the snowiest ski resort in California, with a staggering average of 456 inches.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
-
In defense of the project, the developers say low-income housing is greatly needed in Placer County, and the population boom would support growth for local businesses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
That was considerably better than neighboring states.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
-
The central bank cut rates three times in four months at the end of 2025, causing rates to decline considerably both for buyers and owners looking to refinance.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
-
And what hurts us much more is not writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
The medical establishment did and does dismiss these claims as utterly unfounded, unproven, and dangerous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Just up the stairs is the utterly elegant Maison Leleu, which was founded in 1910 by Jules Leleu, who won the prestigious Grand Prize at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
Rodríguez also announced the shutdown of Helicoide, a Caracas prison where torture and human rights abuses have been extensively documented.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Procell has worked extensively in reentry work, which helps people who were in prison adjust to life outside those confines.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
Coming from both the Sun and also omnidirectionally from elsewhere across the Universe, these cosmic rays all behaved the same way normal particles do on Earth, except were at significantly greater energies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
-
While confidence is high that this storm will occur, small shifts in its track could significantly change impacts, particularly in New England, so stay tuned to the latest local forecasts.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
The European Union agreed Thursday to list Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization over Tehran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests, the bloc's top diplomat said, in a largely symbolic move that adds to international pressure on the Islamic Republic.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Growth in services consumption outpacing goods expenditure largely reflects rising average income levels and would likely have occurred even without policy support, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Broadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadly. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
