spectrum

Definition of spectrumnext
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 Family members have typically backed Republican candidates and groups in the state, though several have supported candidates and causes across the political spectrum. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 For dining, residents enjoy a spectrum of options, from casual grab-and-go to fine dining. Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 Loera-Zarco worked as a student aide with the Pomona Unified School District, supporting children on the autism spectrum, according to Trejo. Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026 Georgie, who is also on the spectrum, has been open about her struggle with self-expression. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum
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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
Noun
  • The service Service is efficient, with the infrastructure to support a resort of this scale.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This program provides brands and retailers with access to verified, traceable regenerative cotton at scale by formally recognizing and verifying growers’ adoption of practices and measurable outcomes.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, its advanced gray-scaling and DCI-P3 color gamut ensure that colors pop and transition smoothly throughout the screen.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The state legislature covers the gamut on health care, from those defending the current system to those who want to replace it.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026

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“Spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectrum. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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