as in spectrum
the distance or extent between possible extremes the survey ultimately recorded the full diapason of seemingly possible replies regarding sexual practices

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Noun
  • Some brands use the small-medium-large spectrum, in which case it’s recommended to measure the length and width of your kids’ feet to find the right size.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • But the most pronounced differences, no surprise, are along the political spectrum.
    Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After two deep misfires, Patrick Mahomes finally connected with Tyquan Thornton deep to get within field-goal range.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • After Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina’s second in the 76th minute, Messi tapped in from close range four minutes later to seal Argentina’s win.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Diapason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diapason. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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