Definition of diapasonnext
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
  • SpaceX’s application suggests the company is eyeing the spectrum to incorporate into its satellite-to-phone service, Starlink Mobile, which is already available through T-Mobile.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The political spectrum runs far and wide, and every voice matters.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.
    Raphael Fonseca, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Miami shot an incredible 11 of 15 from three-point range in the third quarter to outscore the Celtics 45-32 in the period and enter the fourth quarter trailing by just 10 points.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Diapason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diapason. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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