Thesaurus results for EXPANSE

expanse

noun

ik-ˈspan(t)s

Definition of expanse

as in expansion

a wide space or area the great explorers who crossed the vast expanses of the seven seas in small ships

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Recent Examples of expanse Claire’s opportunities for immersion have been ample given the expanse of the country that has been in her family’s hands for generations. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026 The closest thing to paradise around here may just be Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, a 348-acre expanse spanning Morgan Hill and San Jose. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 But don’t just zero in on the constellation; make sure to let your eyes scan the broad expanse of the sky because meteors can streak across any part of it. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 This New England expanse is excellent for stargazing, particularly along the 40-mile Cape Cod National Seashore. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expanse

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But cultivating consumer trust, as opposed to pursuing rapid product expansion and chasing virality, has become a defining — and differentiating — aspect of Westman Atelier’s go-to-market model.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Generac announced investing $250 million in its factory expansion and expects to add 1,000 employees to its headcount as data center orders continue to roll in.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of expansion

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Others are stretched across agonizing stretches of silence while Barrett lets an audience stare into the darkness and imagine every horrible possibility before finally springing the trap.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The three-bedroom residences boast a private workspace, gym, and stretch of beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretch

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Showstopper marble bathrooms have walk-in showers spanning almost the entire length of the room, freestanding bathtubs, and outdoor showers in verdant courtyards.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
The first two belong to the same patent family and concern tools used to assemble digital garments from two-dimensional pattern pieces, including functions that help designers match the lengths of segments being virtually sewn together.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

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