Thesaurus results for CROSS SECTION

cross section

noun

as in sampling

a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole a television ratings service that monitors the viewing of a representative cross section of the general population

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Recent Examples of cross section Such a massive resort—with such a multitude of offerings—lends itself to a cross section of guests, including a good chunk of business travelers thanks to a whopping 300,000 square feet of event space and a calendar packed with conferences. —

Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026 Mirrors and champagne gold details finish off an apartment-like feel for the space, which will offer a full cross section of the French brand, spanning menswear, womenswear and accessories, starting with the fall 2025 and holiday collections. —

Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025 Indeed, the conversation inspired a scene in his 2015 film, Taxi, which featured Panahi as a driver interacting with a cross section of Iranian society. —

Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025 Coach had to keep innovating by offering exciting products, anchored in bags, with aesthetics and prices that appealed to a larger cross section of consumers. —

Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cross section

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Noun

But here is a sampling of some of the reviews — which are pretty wildly split.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
As the demand for efficiency grows, design is increasingly leaning on digital prototypes to minimize the need for physical sampling.

— Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026