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 On one end of the spectrum is Amazon, which is blocking external agents entirely from browsing or shopping. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026 This shifting landscape is clearly visible in brands increasingly owning their own websites, surging consumer interest in quick commerce and the deployment of omnichannel networks to span the entire shopping spectrum. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 On a global scale, many lakes fall within the green-blue color spectrum. — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026 Not far from the tree Illinois’ five new House members, all from the Chicago area, don’t drift far on the political spectrum from their predecessors. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectrum

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The assessment indicates that moisture-meter readings in the drywall fall within or below the 5%-12% range generally considered acceptable under normal indoor humidity conditions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Phoenix shot 22 for 43 (51%) from three-point range and had seven players score in double digits, including five off the bench.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of range

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But the bigger picture is that Chinese automotive manufacturers like BYD are no longer satisfied with competing on price and production scale.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Even Schumer did not expect the scale of Democrats' victories on Tuesday, which extended far beyond the Senate.

— Theodoric Meyer The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of scale

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As for display effectiveness, the PROLED XDR outperformed every other panel tested here in the AdobeRGB and P3 color gamuts, living up to Apple’s claims in this department.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
The university says that Glover, in his position as executive advisor, will work with the gamut of university leadership, including the president, provost and college deans.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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