Thesaurus results for SPECTRUM

spectrum

noun

ˈspek-trəm

Definition of spectrum

as in range

the distance or extent between possible extremes the complete spectrum of opinions on this hotly debated subject

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Recent Examples of spectrum Flock has been facing mounting pushback from citizens across the political spectrum over privacy, along with instances of vandalism and protest by those who oppose how ubiquitous the cameras have become across the United States. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Dovetailing with conservative groups who also objected to gender reform, and amplified by media outlets invested in culture-war disputes, the gender critical movement has since gained support across the political spectrum. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Watson and Sanders are at different ends of their respective career spectrums. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Quality matters; seek full-spectrum oil, fast-acting formulations, and solventless extraction. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum

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Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Understanding how cardiac neurons function could lead to new therapies for a range of cardiovascular conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and myocardial infarctions.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of range

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Forecasting tournaments and election markets have beaten their baselines, but no study has shown a crowd signal can be traded profitably at scale.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The results showed that the collagen fibrils and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles orient themselves along the tusk’s longitudinal axis, so there is a consistently high degree of anisotropy at all scales.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

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For the ones still trying to nail down their signature scent, a candle set that runs the entire olfactory gamut is equal parts indulgent and educational.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
The high-energy American has brand deals that span the gamut, ranging from apparel to beverages and vehicles to banking.

— Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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