diapasons

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diapasons
Noun
  • Very different ranges there, too.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
  • As always, check the product label for specifics on temperature ranges, as different products and different species of plants all have different needs.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Wherever they’ve been challenged, from subatomic up to cosmic scales, these two classes of theories have always emerged victorious.
    Big Think, Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026
  • But because genre storytelling already has to fight to be recognized as art, that perception can tip the scales in a close race.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Much will soon be made of the movie’s epic, final-act twist, but despite such swerves, the film maintains its utter ambiguity to the end, giving heart to the lostness that so many across ideological spectrums now feel.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Researchers at the center study everything from the effects of sleep deprivation to the way sleep patterns can be influenced by different intensities and spectrums of light.
    Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
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.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Diapasons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diapasons. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster