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
  • The energy Mamdani inspired could be felt in the Paramount as people of all races and genders across the age spectrum danced in the room to upbeat rap and pop music.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In my experience, most patients gravitate toward interventions on the milder end of the spectrum, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies, but even these can be problematic if taken to the extreme.
    Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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  • Newell, which also makes Coleman camping supplies, lowered its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to a range of 56 cents to 60 cents per share, down from a prior forecast of 66 cents to 70 cents a share.
    Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The FreeSip Twist also comes in a range of gorgeous colors to suit anyone’s style.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Diapason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diapason. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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